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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbéliard

Clerval

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Clerval

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Road cycling routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbéliard

Clerval

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Clerval

Moderate

4.8

(6)

173

riders

Citadel of Besançon – Along the Doubs River loop from Clerval

04:38

103km

810m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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After 53.6 km for 849 m

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Train Station

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49.3 km

Citadel Tunnel

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The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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49.4 km

Citadel of Besançon

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The Citadelle de Besançon is an impressive fortress located on Mont Saint-Étienne, high above the city of Besançon.
Construction of the Citadelle began in 1668 under the direction of the …

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50.1 km

Viewpoint

67.4 km

Forfeit

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Sometimes demolished buildings look really exciting, like this

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69.6 km

Along the Doubs River

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Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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76.5 km

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87.0 km

Cycle path along the Doubs

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Section of EuroVelo 6 which runs along the Doubs in an incredible setting, far from any road.

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103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.6 km

36.8 km

5.12 km

2.19 km

1.10 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.6 km

7.26 km

948 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Monday 31 August

25°C

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Citadel Tunnel

Citadel of Besançon

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Along the Doubs River

Great bike path right on the Doubs

Beautiful bridge and view of the river

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