The 2025 Tour de Hongrie, Hungary’s flagship cycling event, will commence at Budapest’s Szent Gellért Square and finish at the Esztergom Basilica, mirroring the route of its inaugural edition 99 years ago. The race, scheduled from 14 to 18 May, will cover 885 kilometres across ten counties, passing through 101 towns and villages.
This year’s edition, the 46th in the race’s history, will feature three flat stages, one mountain stage, and one transitional stage. Cyclists will tackle ten categorized climbs, including the first-category ascent of Kékestető, alongside four second-category and five third-category climbs. Over 7,000 metres of elevation gain will test the riders, with 13 sprint sections offering opportunities for bonus seconds.
The race begins with a 210-kilometre stage from Budapest to Győr, the longest in the Tour de Hongrie since 2008. Subsequent stages include a route from Veszprém to Siófok and a decisive mountain stage from Gödöllő to Kékestető. The final stage will take riders from Tata to Esztergom, concluding the UCI ProSeries event.
Organizers have also planned a pre-race ‘Day Zero’ on 13 May, featuring team presentations and cycling-themed activities. Race director Károly Eisenkrammer highlighted the event’s growth since its revival in 2015, noting its role in showcasing Hungary’s beauty to a global audience.
This year’s race will see a record number of Hungarian participants, with 15 riders representing three and a half teams. The Hungarian continental teams—Karcag Cycling ÉPKAR, Epronex-Hungary, and United Shipping—will be joined by the Italian-registered MBH Bank Ballan CSB, which includes five Hungarian cyclists.
State Secretary for an Active Hungary Máriusz Révész expressed pride in the race’s development, stating: ‘Ten years ago, we couldn’t have imagined the Tour de Hongrie would become such a success. It’s a testament to the organizers’ incredible work and Hungary’s ability to host world-class events.’
The race has also attracted international attention, with cycling legends like Peter Sagan, a three-time world champion, serving as an ambassador. Sagan, who retired from professional racing last year, sent a video message to the event’s gala, praising the Tour de Hongrie’s growing prestige.
Deputy State Secretary for Sports Gábor Schmidt emphasized the race’s impact on promoting cycling in Hungary. ‘The Tour de Hongrie has become a true brand, inspiring more people to take up cycling and showcasing Hungary’s values to the world,’ he said.
President of the Hungarian Cycling Federation Domonkos Schneller highlighted the sport’s recent achievements, including Hungary’s success at the Paris Olympics. He also expressed hope for a future women’s edition of the Tour de Hongrie, further expanding the event’s reach.
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