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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dole

Brans

Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Charles Quint Lock loop from Brans

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dole

Brans

Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Charles Quint Lock loop from Brans

Hard

5.0

(1)

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Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Charles Quint Lock loop from Brans

03:58

65.3km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.9 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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Currently, July 2022, major construction site and route closure from Orchamps towards Audelange.

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22.0 km

ETR-26

Forest

31.1 km

Cliffs along the Doubs / Rhône–Rhine Canal

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On this section of the Rhône-Rhine canal, the cycle path is bordered by cliffs. It is a very pretty passage, with a few picnic spots.

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34.9 km

Rochefort-sur-Nenon cycle path

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Great landscape and beautiful EV6 bike path.

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40.8 km

Charles Quint Lock

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A magically beautiful section of the canal, lined on both sides with trees, offering a view of Dole.

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41.6 km

View of Dole and Saint-Jean Church

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From here, the view of Dole is a real postcard. This peaceful path runs along the canal and offers bucolic panoramas of the calm waters, with Dole and its Saint-Jean church in the spotlight.

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41.9 km

View of Dole and the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame

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The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame in Dole dominates the old town with its majestic bell tower, remarkable stained-glass windows, and rich historical and religious heritage. It is a true Gothic gem dating back to the Renaissance.

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42.9 km

Beautiful trail at the Vèze / Rhône-Rhine Canal

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sailing along the canal, leaning back on the bike and just enjoying

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65.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

18.2 km

4.32 km

1.09 km

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.0 km

2.45 km

1.40 km

415 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

16°C

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Cliffs along the Doubs / Rhône–Rhine Canal

Rochefort-sur-Nenon cycle path

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