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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Territoire-de-Belfort
Belfort

Miotte Tower – The Lion of Belfort loop from Belfort

Moderate

4.7

(27)

144

hikers

Miotte Tower – The Lion of Belfort loop from Belfort

02:22

8.24km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Parking

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1.34 km

Miotte Tower

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The Tour de la Miotte was Belfort's first landmark before the lion dethroned it.

It is only open to visitors on Sundays between 10:00 and 12:00 and admission costs EUR 5.

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3.43 km

Information board about the hiking trail on the ramparts around the fortifications

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3.67 km

La Halle aux Grains

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Today there is a school in the building of the former grain market from the 16th century.

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3.79 km

Belfort Citadel and Ramparts

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The Citadel of Belfort is a historically complex building, reflecting five centuries of fortifications. It was built after the conquest of the city in 1687, replacing a medieval castle that previously stood on this rocky outcrop.

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3.95 km

The Lion of Belfort

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The Lion is the symbol of the city of Belfort. All Belfort residents are proud of this pink sandstone colossus. The Citadel and the Lion of Belfort were voted the French people's favorite monument in 2020.

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4.01 km

View of Belfort

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Beautiful view from the citadel of Belfort and the surrounding countryside.

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4.36 km

View of the lower part of the citadel.

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5.68 km

Viewpoint

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9

6.10 km

Justice Fort

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An older and inaccessible fort in the northeast of the city - seems rather dilapidated.

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8.24 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.47 km

867 m

580 m

544 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.18 km

1.15 km

989 m

657 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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