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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Osselle-Routelle

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Osselle

Easy

20

riders

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Osselle

01:05

17.8km

140m

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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Rhine-Rhone Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6.60 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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7.53 km

Thoraise Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

The breakthrough of Thoraise is a canal that saves 4km of navigation on the Doubs. Provided you have a small boat.
On the upstream side, pay attention to the curtain …

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8.25 km

The Doubs

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Always nice to cycle here on the EV6. Great scenery.

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8.90 km

EuroVelo6, the Doubs and a castle ruin. Beautiful cycle path and beautiful scenery.

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9.62 km

Ecluse Thoraise

Highlight • Bridge

The Thoraise lock is charming and surrounded by lush greenery.
The abandoned old lock building adds to its charm.
Nice place to rest on the bike path to Besancon.

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10.9 km

Rest area at the tunnel

Highlight • Other

There is some very interesting permanent documentation here

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14.1 km

Disused Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

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

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

3.86 km

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

4.27 km

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Friday 9 October

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