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Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

01:13

21.1km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 655 m for 18 m

After 1.19 km for 10 m

After 3.08 km for 10 m

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Start point

Train Station

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664 m

Frac Franche-Comté

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After the FRAC for Marseille, the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma also designed a modern building on the banks of the Doubs in Besançon for the public regional art collection of …

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1.20 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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2.12 km

View of the Vauban Citadel

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Here you get a good idea of the size of the citadel.

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2.56 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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19.1 km

The Citadel of Besançon

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View from the shoulder of the La Rodia car park, where cars taller than 1.90 can park

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20.1 km

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

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Besançon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean de Besançon) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John, located in the French city of Besançon. Originally built in the 4th century, Besançon's …

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21.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

6.61 km

3.45 km

934 m

217 m

179 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

1.22 km

899 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 6 July

36°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

June 25, 2023,🇫🇷 Chaleze - Zitadelle von Besancon

Small round in the afternoon to get in the mood
⚠️ The start was in Chaleze at fresh 🌡️32°C 🌞
Hm might not be entirely correct
➡ The one bridge below the citadel was closed, small detour.
There are also a few animals (zoo) on the premises
➡ Traces of the Romans have been preserved in the old town
➡ …

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Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

Frac Franche-Comté

Citadel of Besançon

View of the Vauban Citadel

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

The Citadel of Besançon

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

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