Old railway bridge – Sully-sur-Loire Castle loop from Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

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France

Centre-Val de Loire

Orléans

Saint-Benoît-Sur-Loire

Old railway bridge – Sully-sur-Loire Castle loop from Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

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Old railway bridge – Sully-sur-Loire Castle loop from Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

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21.5km

40m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.98 km for 284 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.40 km

Old railway bridge

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This railway viaduct was built between 1877 and 1880. Since 2011, no more rail traffic uses the bridge. Transformation work began in 2019 and, since May 2020, the bridge has …

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8.96 km

Sully-sur-Loire Castle

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The fortified castle of Sully-sur-Loire is located on the banks of the Loire, along the EuroVelo 6 cycle path. Construction of the current castle began in 1396 but traces of …

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9.21 km

Sully-sur-Loire Castle

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Sully-sur-loire moated castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which you can visit on your own or with a guided tour.

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18.7 km

Beautiful rest area with tables and benches on the banks of the Loire

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It is pleasant to sit here, take a break and look at the Loire.

There is a campsite right next door, but it is fenced in and hardly noticeable.

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18.8 km

Shady wooded area on the Loire cycle path

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19.4 km

Viewpoint over the Loire where small wooden boats are frequently installed. Without artificial development, this edge of the Loire cannot accommodate large boats and has retained a natural and wild side.

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20.5 km

Basilica of Saint Benedict at Fleury

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The Abbey of Saint-Benoît was built in the 11th century and still houses a community of monks. The Saint-Benoît basilica can be visited outside of services.

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20.8 km

A typical "French village" square at Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire

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Nice, small space, which is used as a parking lot.

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

6.85 km

2.27 km

1.73 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

7.45 km

1.63 km

1.25 km

134 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

14°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2023,Château de Sully-sur-Loire – Ancien pont ferroviaire loop from Sully-sur-Loire

Great little meander on safe peaceful cycle paths.

October 5, 2025,Frankrig: Cykeltur - Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire - cykelvej langs Loire

The man on an electric bike and me on a "sofa bike" - a nice ride on the cycle path along the Loire to the nearby small town of Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire.
Nice weather - sun, clouds, a little wind.

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