The route of the 47th Tour de Hongrie was presented on February 3, 2026, during a ceremonial gala at the Budapest Music Center. This year the race focuses on Southern Hungary, with riders facing 829 km between Gyula and Veszprém.
Interesting facts about the route of the 47th Tour de Hongrie:
- Over the total distance of 829 kilometres, riders must overcome nearly 5,500 metres of elevation gain.
- The first three stages of the five-day race favour sprinters. The fourth stage is the queen stage of the race and the only mountain finish on the route. The hilly fifth stage, with rolling terrain, significant elevation gain, and a flat finish, promises an unpredictable finale.
- Riders can collect points and bonus seconds at 15 intermediate sprints. The first three riders across each sprint line receive 3, 2, and 1 second time bonuses.
- The route includes 12 categorised climbs. The only first-category climb will be the finish in Pécs. The climbs at Bárány út and Tótvázsony–Gella are second category, while Tengelic–Szőlőhegy, Gödre, Zobákpuszta, and Szentkirályszabadja are classified as third category.
- The route passes through 70 settlements and 7 counties: Békés, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Bács-Kiskun, Tolna, Somogy, Baranya, and Veszprém.
World-class cycling in a historic setting – Tour de Hongrie 2026 starts from Gyula!
Stage 1 (Gyula – Békéscsaba, 143 km)
The 2026 Hungarian Cycling Tour begins in the “Viharsarok” region (south-eastern Hungary). From Gyula, the caravan heads toward Kétegyháza and then Békéscsaba, before returning to the Grand Start location via Doboz. After 2.5 laps, the peloton will finish in Békéscsaba. The 143-km stage is completely flat. Wind could make the stage chaotic, but it will likely be the sprinters battling for the first yellow jersey of this year’s Tour de Hongrie. For the first time, Gyula will host either a stage start or finish of the Tour de Hongrie. One of the best-known attractions of the historic spa town and holiday resort, the Gyula Castle, will provide a picturesque backdrop not only for the start but also for the team presentation on May 12. In the birthplace of last year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, László Krasznahorkai, two intermediate sprints will also take place.
Cycling fans will already be welcomed on May 12, 2026, “Day 0” before the race, when visitors in Gyula can meet the stars of the international peloton at team presentations and accompanying programmes.
Grand Start: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) 13:20, Gyula Castle
Finish: ~16:30, Békéscsaba, Bajza utca
Elevation gain: 109 m
The second stage of the Tour de Hongrie will start from Szarvas. The multi-day race will finish in Veszprém after a total of 829 km.
You can follow the entire route by clicking HERE.
Contact
- 5700 Gyula, Maróthy square
