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Parc de la gare d'Eau – View of the fort and citadel loop from Besançon

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Parc de la gare d'Eau – View of the fort and citadel loop from Besançon

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Parc de la gare d'Eau – View of the fort and citadel loop from Besançon

02:12

8.43km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.02 km

Riverside Promenade by the City Walls

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Very spacious promenade where the lawn is used for picnics.

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2.24 km

Parc de la gare d'Eau

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The Gare-d'Eau is a sector of Besançon city center that was once a port for goods and later for entertainment. Today it consists of the gardens of the Gare-d'Eau, a …

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2.67 km

View of the fort and citadel

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Almost the entire citadel can be seen from the banks of the Doubs.

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3.14 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

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The ship tunnel in Besançon is a special tunnel, specially designed for the transport of ships. The tunnel is located under the city and runs through the hill of the …

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8.43 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.99 km

1.59 km

1.53 km

174 m

123 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

3.46 km

672 m

167 m

144 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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