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This year's route
Start main peloton
Passau
The European Peace Ride starts in Passau, the "City of Three Rivers", where the Danube, Inn and Ilz meet. The historic old town and the impressive St. Stephen's Cathedral offer an impressive start.
Stage goal 1 main peloton
Plzen
We continue to Plzeň, the home of the world-famous Pilsner beer. In addition to the art of brewing, the city impresses with its charming old town and cultural diversity.
Start of the Polish peloton
Stara Kopalnia
The European Peace Rides begins for the Polish peloton in Stara Kopalnia, a historical industrial monument in Wałbrzych, Poland, which was once an important coal mine.
Stage goal 1 Polish peloton
Bad Flinsberg
Through idyllic villages and rolling hills we climb up to Bad Flinsberg, now known as Świeradów-Zdrój. A picturesque health resort famous for its healing springs.
Stage goal 2 main peloton & Polish peloton
Usti nad Labem
The route then leads through Ústí nad Labem, picturesquely located on the Elbe. Surrounded by impressive rock formations, the city combines industrial history with beautiful nature.
TARGET Main peloton & Poland peloton
Chemnitz
The grand finale will take place in Chemnitz, the European Capital of Culture 2025. The city impresses with its industrial culture, modern art and an up-and-coming creative scene - a perfect end to this special peace trip.
Registration from December 2025
EPR 2026
Wow! All starting places for the European Peace Ride 2025 have already been taken – thank you for your huge interest! 🎉But don't worry: the next chance is coming! Registration for the European Peace Ride 2026 starts in December 2025. Be there and become part of this special peace ride!
📅 Stay tuned – we’ll keep you up to date! 🚴♀️✨
Stages
Route details
Stage 1
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MAIN PELOTON
Watch stage 1Passau – Plzen
START: September 11th, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. in Passau
TARGET: September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Plzeň
183km
2,407 m
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POLAND PELOTON
Watch stage 1Stara Kopalnia | Wałbrzych - Stacja Kultury | Świeradów Zdrój
START: September 11th, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. in Passau
TARGET: September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Plzeň
Stage 2
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MAIN PELOTON
Watch stage 2Plzeň – Usti nad Labem
START: September 12, 2025 at 8:05 a.m. in Plzeň
TARGET: September 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Ústí nad Labem
157km
1,910 m
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Stage 3
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ENTIRE PELOTON
View stage 3 on mapsÚstí nad Labem – Chemnitz
START: September 13, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. in Ústí nad Labem
TARGET: September 13th, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in Chemnitz
145km
2,348 m
20 participants go the extra mile
Nova Gorica – European Capital of Culture 2025
In 2025, Nova Gorica shares the title of European Capital of Culture with Chemnitz – in this special case, even jointly and across borders with its Italian neighbor city, Gorizia. This prestigious designation honors the close relationship between the two cities, which were once divided and now stand as a symbol of unity and cooperation in Europe.
Representing all participants of the EPR 2025, 20 EPR riders will start in Nova Gorica to pay tribute to the second European Capital of Culture of the year. In doing so, they will take on an additional 500 km before joining the main European Peace Ride peloton in Passau and riding together with all participants to Chemnitz.
