On August 6, Nowogrodziec will lie along the route of the fourth stage of Tour de Pologne 2026. This is very good news for cycling fans from the Nowogrodziec municipality and the entire Bolesławiec County. The organizers have officially confirmed that the fourth stage of this year’s Tour de Pologne will run from Żagań to Karpacz, with the route also passing through Nowogrodziec.
The fourth stage will cover 175.5 kilometers and will be the race participants’ first truly mountainous test. The competition is scheduled to begin in Żagań, and as the kilometers pass, the riders will enter increasingly demanding terrain in Lower Silesia.
The route includes two Special Prizes—Hotel Gołębiewski and Hotel Seidorf—as well as three PZU Mountain Prizes in Antoniowo, Borowice and Karpacz. The demanding finale may decide the outcome of the stage, including the famous climb to Orlinek, which for years has been one of the most distinctive sections of Tour de Pologne.
Tour de Pologne is the largest and most prestigious cycling race in Poland and is part of the elite UCI WorldTour series. Every year, the world’s best professional teams and leading cyclists competing for victories on the most important routes of the international calendar line up at its start. For years, the race has attracted thousands of fans and millions of television viewers.
The peloton’s passage through Nowogrodziec will be a special event for residents. Numerous fans are expected to gather along the route to cheer on the riders and create an atmosphere worthy of the biggest cycling events. It will also be an excellent opportunity to promote the city and showcase its attractions to thousands of people following the race on-site and in front of their screens.
Detailed information about the peloton’s passage times and any temporary traffic disruptions will be provided by the organizers and relevant services closer to the date of the race.