View of Dole – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from Dole

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

View of Dole – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from Dole

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114

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View of Dole – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from Dole

01:17

21.6km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.15 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.38 km

Dole Lock, Rhine-Rhône Canal, view of Notre-Dame Basilica

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Every time I stop at Eurovelo Route 6 in Dole, I enjoy the view of the city's landmark from the canal. Notre-Dame from the 16th century with its 75 m high tower.

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1.69 km

View of Dole

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Beautiful view of the charming town of Dole from the canal. You can see the Cordeliers convent and the Notre-Dame collegiate church.

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4.34 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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This section runs alongside the Rhine-Rhône Canal and is part of the EuroVelo 6 route. The canal's lively atmosphere is delightful. The cycle path is well-maintained and the setting is very pleasant.

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19.3 km

Dole

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Dole, a small jewel in the Franche-Comté.
Through the alleys into the tanners' quarter, where the father of microbiology, Louis Pasteur, was born and the Doubs flows so calmly that …

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19.4 km

Very nice medieval city. You can follow the signs on the sidewalk (arrows with a cat) to have a walking tour of many historical places throughout the city, such as the house where Louis Pasteur was born.

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19.6 km

Blick vom Kanal auf Dole

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19.7 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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