Dung: Forests, the Rupt Valley and the Moulin de Dung
Accommodation in Dung
Dung is characterised by extensive forests, while also being shaped by the narrow Rupt valley and the history of the former Moulin de Dung. For planning your trip, the local themes can be considered separately: the landscape combines the valley and the Jura plateau, the mill represents a range of historical uses, and activities include everything from a walking path to cycling routes and horse-riding options. This lets you tailor your stay to your interests.
Forests, the Rupt Valley and the Jura Plateau
The old village already extended along both sides of the narrow, deeply cut valley through which the Rupt flows. Most of the land used for agriculture and forestry lies west of the valley on the limestone Jura plateau. The valley and the high ground are therefore distinct parts of the local landscape: the description of the old village refers to both sides of the valley, while most of the land in use lies to the west.
The plateau includes rocks from the geological stages of Argovian, Rauracian and SĂ©quanien. At Bois du Sainans, it reaches an elevation of 409.423 m. Together with the extensive forests, these features paint a picture in which the river, the shape of the valley and the western plateau each have a distinct place. If you are interested in landscape and geology, these specific differences offer a way to get to know Dung through its setting, not just its individual activities.
The Moulin de Dung’s changing uses
The former Moulin de Dung is a distinctive landmark in local industrial history. It was first used as a watchmaking workshop, where rubies were cut for precision clock mechanisms. Its subsequent uses included a grain mill, an oil mill, a hemp-breaking mill, a nail forge, a sawmill and a power station.
This sequence encompasses a wide range of activities: from milling grain and processing oil to breaking hemp, forging nails, operating a sawmill and generating power. The earlier cutting of rubies for precision clock mechanisms adds a distinctive chapter. For a culturally oriented trip, the mill is therefore a specific point of interest alongside the wooded landscape and the Rupt Valley; these uses are all part of the town’s history.
Walking, hiking and cycling
A walking path has been created along the Rupt. Another hiking option is Les Ă©tangs des Princes: the route passes through Dung and is an easy, 9.5 km, three-hour PR circular hike. You can choose between a walking path by the river and a circular route with a specified distance and duration. The figures for the circular route can help you estimate how much time to allow for it.
Two details are also relevant for cyclists. Dung is part of the 45 km Circuit 11 cycling route. As of 8 January 2026, the project for the Dung–Présentevillers cycling link envisaged a continuous, one-kilometre connection to the existing cycle path, intended to make it easier to access EuroVelo 6. Since this reflects the project status at that time, check for updates before planning to use the connection.
Horse-riding options in Dung
AC ÉQUITATION in Dung, near Montbéliard, offers riding lessons for children and adults of all levels. Rides are also available for children and adults of all levels, and the centre also runs riding courses. Lessons, courses and rides are different types of activities to consider when planning, depending on your interests.
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