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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dannemarie-Sur-Crète

Thoraise Lock – Rhine-Rhone Canal loop from Dannemarie - Velesmes

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dannemarie-Sur-Crète

Thoraise Lock – Rhine-Rhone Canal loop from Dannemarie - Velesmes

Moderate

5.0

(1)

18

riders

Thoraise Lock – Rhine-Rhone Canal loop from Dannemarie - Velesmes

01:59

31.7km

270m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.74 km

Monument and church in Thoraise

Highlight • Religious Site

small memorial and nice church in Thoraise.

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7.54 km

Thoraise Lock

Highlight • Monument

The locks are all small and nice to look at.
Then there is a tunnel for the ships, unfortunately not with a cycle path.

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10.4 km

The chimney

Highlight • Monument

4

10.5 km

Disused Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

I have no idea why the lock is no longer operational.

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12.7 km

Rhine-Rhone Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great cycle path along the Canal du Rhone au Rhine. Absolutely relaxing ride.

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17.1 km

Osselle Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most beautiful caves in Europe. Admission adults: 9 euros (as of 2022). 1.2 km length, same way back. Constant temperature 13 degrees. Can only be visited with …

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17.2 km

Grotte d'Osselle

Highlight • Cave

Very impressive stalactite cave. To visit in about 1.5 hour guided tour.

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22.2 km

View of Château Roset-Fluans

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful view over the canal and Doubs to the château.

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31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

6.78 km

2.36 km

2.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

8.99 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (220 m)

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