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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Territoire-de-Belfort

Belfort

The Lion of Belfort – Place d'Armes, Belfort loop from Belfort

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Territoire-de-Belfort

Belfort

The Lion of Belfort – Place d'Armes, Belfort loop from Belfort

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The Lion of Belfort – Place d'Armes, Belfort loop from Belfort

00:58

3.65km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

The Lion is the symbol of the city of Belfort. All Belfort residents are proud of this pink sandstone colossus. The Citadel and the Lion of Belfort were voted the French people's favorite monument in 2020.

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1.74 km

Tank "Cornouailles" at the Citadel of Belfort

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Access to the citadel with old tanks from World War II.

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1.76 km

The Lion of the E2C (Wooden Sculpture)

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Wooden sculpture of the Lion of Belfort in the entrance area of the Citadel.

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2.00 km

Belfort Citadel and Ramparts

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The Citadel of Belfort is a historically complex building, reflecting five centuries of fortifications. It was built after the conquest of the city in 1687, replacing a medieval castle that previously stood on this rocky outcrop.

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2.13 km

La Halle aux Grains

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Today there is a school in the building of the former grain market from the 16th century.

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2.45 km

Place d'Armes, Belfort

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Nice square in the old town of Belfort

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2.48 km

Saint Christopher Cathedral

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In 1930 the church was listed as Monument historique. In 1952, it was by Pope Pius XII. the title of a Basilica minor awarded. With the creation of the diocese …

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3.65 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

1.56 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.21 km

349 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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The Lion of Belfort – Place d'Armes, Belfort loop from Belfort

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