Sudety Tour

Date

Saturday 09.05.2026 - 10.05.2026

Distances

96 - 153 km

City

Broumov

Country

Czechia

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The Sudety Tour was originally launched in 2004 as a road cycling marathon and ran annually until 2013. It was revived in 2023 under the name Dekom System Sudety Tour, with a start in Broumov and partial routing through Poland. It will be the first time it will become part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series in 2026.

TIME TRIAL IN POLAND

The 10,6 km time trial is organized in the Polish town of Radkow, just after the border and 12km from Broumov.

It starts flat for the first 2km but then enters a climb which is 5.5% average over 7km to flatten out again towards the finish line.

Total elevation is 411m. The start is at an elevation of 375m to finish on top at 771m altitude!

GRANFONDO CONNECTING CZECHIA AND POLAND

Sudety Tour is a challenging race with roads who are always going up and down.

There are two distances

Mediofondo : 96km
Granfondo : 152km

The mediofondo distance is the official qualifier distance for all men over 60 and women over 50 while the granfondo distance qualifies all younger age categories.

After the start, the race first heads towards Poland and crosses the border after 10km to pass over the time trial course of the day before in Radkow which is also the start of the major climb of the day, a 10km climb at 5% average in the Szcezeliniec Wielki forest between Radkow and Karlow and km 30-40. After the downhill, the race enters back into Czechia where another iconic climb awaits : Vysoka Srbska, a 1km cobblestone climb at 10% average and 15% maximum at km 52. The central part of the course first makes a big eastern loop, followed by a smaller eastern loop before heading back to Broumov to finish.

The mediofondo follows the same route including the major climb and cobblestone climb, but skips the part between 65 and 124km, making a direct shortcut towards the finish.

PROFILE

The full race is challenging with respectively 1230 and 2086m of elevation with roads always going up and down and one major climb on the Polish side and a steep cobblestone climb on the Czech side, but roads are always going up and down for the full course.

BROUMOV

Broumov is a picturesque town in northeastern Bohemia, near the Czech–Polish border, known for its rich history, Baroque architecture, and stunning natural surroundings. Here are the highlights for visitors:

Historic and Cultural Attractions

Broumov Benedictine Monastery
Founded in 1258, this Baroque gem is the town’s centrepiece. It houses a museum, library, and even a brewery dating back to 1765. A unique treasure here is a rare copy of the Shroud of Turin, one of only forty worldwide that touched the original. Guided tours also reveal mummies in the crypt and fascinating monastic history.
Church of the Virgin Mary
The oldest preserved wooden church in the Czech Republic, part of the famous Broumov group of Baroque churches, which is striving for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Historic Town Square
A charming hub with Renaissance and Baroque façades, cafés, and seasonal markets.

Nature and Outdoor Experiences

Broumov Walls (Broumovské stěny)
A protected sandstone rock labyrinth with dramatic formations, gorges, and viewpoints like Hvězda Chapel. Perfect for hiking and photography.
Adršpach–Teplice Rocks
Nearby, these towering sandstone pillars and narrow passages are among Europe’s most spectacular natural wonders. Activities include hiking, boat rides, and climbing.
Rock Mushrooms of Slavná
Unique sandstone formations resembling giant mushrooms, a geological rarity in Czechia.

Other Attractions

Local Brewery (Pivovar Broumov)
One of the oldest monastery breweries in Czechia, still producing traditional beer.
Museum of Broumov Region
Exhibits on local history, folk art, and archaeology.
Family-Friendly Spots
The House of Fairy Tales offers interactive exhibits on Czech legends—ideal for children.