Start: 16 May 2026 (Saturday) 12:00, Mohács, Deák Square
Finish: ~16:30 (CET), Pécs, Zoo
Elevation gain: 2080 m
If the previous three stages have left something to be desired, the real Tour de France vibe in Pécs will make any viewer satisfied. The three fan zones (Széchenyi square, University of Pécs – Faculty of Medicine and another one near the finish line of Bárány Street) will provide you with the joy of cheering for the peloton as a real community.
Be prepared for an energy blast, nothing can be compared to this experience. A kind reminder of how emotions got high in the race of 2024.
How come these people holding on to cycling sheep? A mystery you can solve by following the route:
The most difficult stage of Tour de Hongrie 2026 will take place on May 16. After the start in Mohács, the peloton will turn towards the Villány Mountains, a region rarely visited by the Tour de Hongrie. After the Villány-Harkány-Siklós loop, the riders will arrive in Pécs, where they will have to tackle the dreaded Bárány Road climb four times before reaching the finish line in front of the Zoo. The 188 km long stage, with an elevation gain of more than 2000 meters, will be crucial for the overall victory.
Mohács will mark a historic anniversary in 2026: exactly 500 years ago, one of the most important battles in Hungarian history, the Battle of Mohács, took place here. Alongside Gyula and Szarvas, the city is the third location in this year’s race that has never hosted Tour de Hongrie before.
Pécs will be the most experienced host of the Hungarian Tour in 2026: this will be the 14th finish at the foot of the Mecsek Mountains, which has previously hosted 8 starts as well. The 5 km long Lapis climb, including the nearly 2 km long Bárány Road with an 11% gradient, is the most difficult mountain on the route. The city circuit also rewards aggressive riders twice: they can collect bonus seconds in two Intermediate Sprints on Széchenyi Square. The county seat of Baranya has hosted two mountain-top finishes so far: Marc Hirschi triumphed in front of the Zoo in 2023, followed by Wout Poels a year later.
In the frames of the race the city hosts many programs during the day including the Zsolnay Cup (a race for amateurs and licenced cyclists), a bike festival, live broadcast spot on huge LED screens in the city centre and so much more. The detailed list of additional events will be presented on the home page as well.
Don’t miss this chance, book your stay well in advance, and make it to an extended holiday for the whole weekend. Pécs is worth it!