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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Beure

Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Beure

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Beure

Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Beure

Moderate

4.8

(22)

239

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Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Beure

01:43

26.9km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.0 km for 63 m

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4.62 km

Besançon - View of the Vauban citadel

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Beautiful view of the Citadelle, directly from the bike path

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5.37 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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5.45 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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5.89 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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15.1 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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15.3 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.
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16.3 km

The Doubs

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In addition to its interest for navigation, the lock of Velotte deserves to linger there a little for its ornithological potential.

Indeed, the lock is a landmark for gray herons …

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23.8 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful scenery and nice bike path.

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

7.84 km

6.90 km

1.35 km

351 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

2.07 km

501 m

359 m

287 m

128 m

Elevation

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Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Beure

Besançon - View of the Vauban citadel

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

Citadel Canal Tunnel

Citadel of Besançon

View of the Vauban Citadel

Citadel of Besançon

The Doubs

The Doubs

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