The prelude to Slovenia’s Most cycling focused year yet
The Tour of Slovenia will take place from 17 to 21 June, connecting cycling Slovenia across 45 Slovenian and one Italian destination, including 10 host locations for stage starts and finishes. Professional cycling teams, including those from the World Tour series, will return after many years to the queen stage in the heart of the Julian Alps. For the first time, the route will also include one of Europe’s most scenic long-distance cycling routes – the Drava Cycling Route. The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is continuing its partnership with the international TV network Eurosport for the ninth consecutive year, broadcasting the race and Slovenia’s natural beauty to 130 countries worldwide.
Slovenia’s most cycling-focused year in history begins with the country’s flagship cycling event, the Tour of Slovenia, organised by the Novo mesto Cycling Club. In a year when Slovenia will host a major international race – the European Road Cycling Championships – the 32nd edition of the race marks the beginning of an exceptional cycling season, further enriched by the achievements of Slovenian cyclists at the world’s biggest races.
With outstanding performances by the world’s best cyclist Tadej Pogačar and the pioneer of Slovenia’s cycling success story Primož Roglič – both ambassadors of Slovenian tourism and winners of the Tour of Slovenia – the year 2026 is remarkable for Slovenian sport and sports tourism. Slovenia, as a green destination for active holidays, connects and creates authentic experiences that reflect the values of a healthy and active lifestyle.
“Today, the Tour of Slovenia is much more than a sporting event; it is one of the most important platforms for the global promotion of Slovenia as a green, active and attractive tourist destination. Through our nine-year partnership with Eurosport, we have developed the race into an outstanding international story with measurable results. With 11 hours of live coverage, 230 video ads and millions of digital impressions, together with 45 Slovenian destinations we will once again place our country on the map of the most recognisable sports and active tourism destinations and cycling powerhouses.”
DISCOVER THE ROUTES OF THE TOUR OF SLOVENIA
The race will cover more than 800 kilometres and over 11,000 metres of elevation gain, from the easternmost starting point in Ormož to the finish inNovo mesto. Both, new and established destinations, will host stage starts and finishes: Velenje, Rogaška Slatina, Radlje ob Dravi, Ormož, Maribor, Celje, Kranj, Kranjska Gora, Litija, and Novo mesto.