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Porte Noire (Black Gate) – Battant Bridge loop from Besançon

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Porte Noire (Black Gate) – Battant Bridge loop from Besançon

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4.7

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Porte Noire (Black Gate) – Battant Bridge loop from Besançon

01:26

5.39km

60m

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: August 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.71 km

Häuserblick im Kneipenviertel

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Beautiful view with a wooden staircase, a large mural and other elements. Around the street corner there are many small restaurants and especially pubs and bars.

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2.01 km

Fountain at Jean Cornet Square in Besançon

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“God willing.”
This monumental fountain replaced a historic fountain from 1740 that was destroyed during the Revolution

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2.22 km

PlazaCastan

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Named after the archaeologist who led the excavations of the remains grouped there.

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2.28 km

Castan Square Archaeological Site

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It is a large, unidentified semi-circular ensemble which probably dates from the 2nd or 3rd century, at the time of the ancient Gallo-Roman city of Vesontio. This square is located …

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2.36 km

Porte Noire (Black Gate)

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Triumphal Arch: La Porte Noire is a Roman triumphal arch, similar to the Arch of Constantine in Rome. It is considered one of the best preserved Roman triumphal arches in …

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2.40 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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4.82 km

Pont Battant in Besançon

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An ideal place for a stroll at sunset.

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4.90 km

Battant Bridge

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It is the most famous bridge in the city. This bridge which spans the Doubs was built in Roman times. Today the bridge has been rehabilitated and it accommodates the tramway.

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5.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.17 km

329 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.26 km

200 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 2 September

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Porte Noire (Black Gate) – Battant Bridge loop from Besançon

Häuserblick im Kneipenviertel

Fountain at Jean Cornet Square in Besançon

PlazaCastan

Castan Square Archaeological Site

Porte Noire (Black Gate)

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

Pont Battant in Besançon

Battant Bridge

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