Granfondo Novi Sad

Date

Sunday 07.06.2026

Distances

70 - 110 km

City

Novi Sad

Country

Serbia

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The Gran Fondo Novi Sad was held for the first time as part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series in 2024. Its route leads through the beautiful landscapes of the Fruška gora National Park, starting and ending in the city of Novi Sad, which held the title of European Capital of Culture 2022.

ROAD RACE

Gran Fondo Novi Sad has two race distances, both with start and finish in Novi Sad. The races will start on Sunday morning in front of the Provincial Government building in the city centre of Novi Sad. The longer route is 110 km with 1900 m of climbing, while the shorter 70km course has 1300 m of climbing.

GRANFONDO

The Gran Fondo Novi Sad starts in front of the Provincial Government building, right in the centre of the city. Under closed roads, riders leave Novi Sad heading towards the Rainbow Bridge, crossing to the Srem side before following the Danube towards Beočin.

At kilometre 19, the first climb begins — a 9 km ascent with an average gradient of 4.5% and a maximum of 8%. After the descent through the villages of Mala Remeta and Jazak, the route reaches Vrdnik, where riders turn towards Irig.

The second climb starts at kilometre 55 and is 6 km long, with an average gradient of 3.8% and maximum pitches of 7%. From the summit, the course continues along the ridge of Fruška Gora for 11 km. This undulating section, with constant ups and downs and no flat terrain, is likely to be decisive for the race.

After rejoining the top of the first climb, the route descends back towards Novi Sad along the same roads. The final 2 km are straight and wide, providing ideal conditions for a sprint finish.

MEDIOFONDO

The Medio Fondo follows the same route as the Gran Fondo up to kilometre 62, located at the top of the second climb. At this point, the Gran Fondo turns left, while the Medio Fondo continues straight, descending along the main road towards Sremska Kamenica. There, the route rejoins the Gran Fondo course and follows it back to the common finish.

NOVI SAD

Novi Sad, the capital of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina counts 270.000 inhabitants and is situated between the majestic Fruška Gora mountains and the flowing Danube River. The planned route will trace the course of the Danube before ascending the slopes of Fruška Gora. The southern side of the mountain, characterized by its gentle terrain, serves as an ideal setting for vineyards. With a rich history dating back to Roman times, this region has been producing the finest wines, a tradition that persists to the present day.

Amidst the lush forests and sprawling vineyards, over 15 monasteries are scattered across the landscape of Fruška Gora, adding a cultural and historical dimension to the natural beauty of the area.