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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

08:53

150km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 149 km for 10 m

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Start point

Train Station

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31.6 km

View of the Doubs River and cliffs

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Driving along the Doub is wonderfully relaxing - just don't forget to take something to eat with you! A gastronomic service desert!

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43.3 km

Along the Doubs River

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Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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63.4 km

View of the Besançon citadel from the greenway

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The greenway along the Doubs offers a superb view of the citadel of Besançon. This masterpiece by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, military engineer to Louis XIV, is listed as …

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64.5 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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64.5 km

Citadel Canal Tunnel

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The tunnel is part of the complex system of waterways that cross the city and is designed to allow ships to pass through the city without having to pass through …

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79.0 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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The breakthrough of Thoraise is a canal that saves 4km of navigation on the Doubs. Provided you have a small boat.
On the upstream side, pay attention to the curtain …

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79.3 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

104 km

Viewpoint

107 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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Currently, July 2022, major construction site and route closure from Orchamps towards Audelange.

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112 km

Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

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At this location, the canal and the river are closely adjacent to each other. It's a beautiful sight to see. Here the two rivers travel together in the valley.

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150 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

110 km

27.2 km

9.21 km

3.54 km

590 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

128 km

21.6 km

580 m

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Mouillère

View of the Doubs River and cliffs

Along the Doubs River

View of the Besançon citadel from the greenway

Citadel of Besançon

Citadel Canal Tunnel

Thoraise Tunnel

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

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