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Rivotte Gate – Citadel View loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Rivotte Gate – Citadel View loop from Besançon-Mouillère

Hard

4.0

(2)

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Rivotte Gate – Citadel View loop from Besançon-Mouillère

03:10

46.7km

630m

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 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 787 m for 211 m

After 1.97 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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893 m

Saint-Maurice Church

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The church of Saint-Maurice, founded in the 6th century, was rebuilt from 1711 to 1714 and has a Jesuit-style façade with a carillon perched on it.

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1.42 km

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

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Construction history: Construction of the cathedral began in the 12th century and was completed in the 16th century. It is a fine example of Gothic architecture, with later additions and …

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2.00 km

Rivotte Gate

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A remnant of the 16th century fortification. After the French victory, Louis XIV had the pediment decorated with a symbolic sun. The rock of the citadel rises above the Porte …

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2.39 km

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

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This former railway bridge now serves as a cycle and pedestrian path. It offers two superb views of the Doubs as well as the Citadel.

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2.47 km

Citadel View

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From the blue bridge, you are in a good position to admire the slender profile of the Citadel of Vauban.

All you have to do is cross the bridge, take …

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4.60 km

Malate Footbridge

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The Passerelle de la Malate is a pedestrian and cycle bridge in Besançon, France. Opened on 9 August 2010, it connects the Route de la Malate to the Prés-de-Vaux area …

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29.3 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful bike path and beautiful scenery.

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46.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

17.3 km

8.75 km

610 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

3.49 km

379 m

192 m

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

28°C

15°C

0 %

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Rivotte Gate – Citadel View loop from Besançon-Mouillère

Saint-Maurice Church

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

Rivotte Gate

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

Citadel View

Malate Footbridge

The Doubs

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