Tour of Slovenia 2026
Between 17 and 21 June 2026, Slovenia will once again host one of the country’s biggest sporting events – the 32nd Tour of Slovenia cycling race. The five-day stage race, considered an important part of the international cycling season, will once again connect numerous Slovenian towns and attract top domestic and international cyclists to Slovenian roads.
A special highlight of the race programme is traditionally the final, 5th stage, which will finish in Novo mesto on Sunday, 21 June 2026. The stage will run from Litija to Novo mesto and will cover 162.1 kilometres. Organisers emphasise that the route will be technically demanding and exciting, with opportunities for breakaways in the first part and a decisive finish over Trška gora, which has become a trademark of the race finale in recent years.
The finish line will once again be located at Glavni trg in Novo mesto, where the overall winner of this year’s Tour of Slovenia will be crowned. Novo mesto holds a special place in the history of the race, as it has most frequently hosted stage starts or finishes – the town has welcomed as many as 38 stage finishes to date.
The finale in Novo mesto is accompanied every year by an outstanding atmosphere, with numerous visitors and fans enjoying not only the sporting spectacle, but also the vibrant spirit of the Dolenjska capital, its wine tradition, and its hospitality. The Tour of Slovenia therefore remains an important promotional event for Novo mesto and the wider Dolenjska region.
