Route

northern route        southern route       AROUND REPUBLIC  

The race routes are not public, as they lead through protected areas, National Parks, etc. It is not always a route suitable or permitted for cycling or scootering, however, for the race itself, we have permission for these areas from the relevant authorities.

With this in mind, we ask you to respect and observe all regulations or decrees in the given territories, as well as to use common sense, basic decency and respect for the landscape, its inhabitants and other visitors.

northern route

The traditional route of the race, which leads from the westernmost point in the Czech Republic, along the northern border of the Czech Republic and through the Slovak hinterland to the village of Nová Sedlica. The length of the route is about 1,600 km and the altitude is about 40,000 m. The direction changes every year, in even years it goes from east to west and in odd years the opposite.

There are normally 3 checkpoints (CP) on the route

  • in the Jizera Mountains at the level of the village of Raspenava
  • in Jeseníky near Františkov (approx. half of the race)
  • on the banks of the river Váh near Trenčín
Interesting points on northern route

southern route

The route of the race, which leads from Hranice in Bohemia, along the southern border of the Czech Republic and through the Slovak hinterland to the village of Nová Sedlica. The length of the route is approximately 1,600 km.
The direction changes every year, going from east to west in even years and vice versa in odd years.

ATTENTION - the exact shape of the route, as well as where there will be CPs, will be published only at the presentation before the race and only to the competitors. Until then, the exact shape of the route and its details are secret!
Interesting points on southern route

AROUND REPUBLIC

The Route Around the Republic was first introduced in 2021, when COVID restrictions made it impossible to cross into Slovakia. Six years later, in 2027, we are bringing it back due to strong demand from the racers.

The Route Around the Republic starts in Hranice u Aše and follows either the northern or southern route to CP Jevišovka or CP Františkov. The two routes therefore intertwine, allowing racers travelling in opposite directions to meet each other along the way.

The traditional 500-mile and 1,000-mile distances remain unchanged. For 2027, however, we are introducing a brand-new 1,500-mile distance, which will continue beyond both CP2 checkpoints through the White Carpathians and the Beskids.

Interesting points on around republic track