title: 1953 Tour de Hongrie
text: # 1953 Tour de Hongrie
  
  The 1953 Tour de Hongrie was the 15th edition of the Tour de Hongrie cycle race and was held from 6 to 10 September 1953. The race started and finished in Budapest. The race was won by József Kis-Dala.
  
  ## Route
  
  Stages of the 1953 Tour de Hongrie :
  
  | Stage | Date | Route | Distance | Winner |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1 | 6 September | Budapest to Szombathely | 225 km (140 mi) | Zoltán Sipos (HUN) |
  | 2 | 7 September | Szombathely to Keszthely | 133 km (83 mi) | Béla Bartusek (HUN) |
  | 3 | 8 September | Keszthely to Keszthely | 199 km (124 mi) | Béla Bartusek (HUN) |
  | 4 | 9 September | Keszthely to Pécs | 168 km (104 mi) | Béla Bartusek (HUN) |
  | 5 | 10 September | Pécs to Budapest | 196 km (122 mi) | László Simó (HUN) |
  | Total | Total | Total | 921 km (572 mi) | 921 km (572 mi) |
  
  ## General classification
  
  | Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 1 | József Kis-Dala (HUN) | Dózsa | 26h 40' 41" |
  | 2 | Béla Bartusek (HUN) | Honvéd | + 9' 26" |
  | 3 | Márton Bencze (HUN) | Vörös Lobogó | + 11' 36" |
  