Cycling in Al Feriya
Cycling from Al Feriya in the Hajar Mountains offers a 97 km loop with a significant climb of 1356 m, reaching up to 1641 m elevation.
Cycling guide to Al Feriya
Al Feriya in the United Arab Emirates's Hajar Mountains provides a challenging cycling route. The main route is a 97.4 km loop starting and ending in Al Feriya, passing through Liwa Badr, Shimal, Ad Daqayiq, Lahsa, Wadi Jib, Al Hayilah, Al Miherbani, and Jiddat Silayyah. This loop offers significant climbing with an elevation gain of 1679 m.
Cyclists following this loop will encounter a major climb beginning around 23.4 km into the route. This climb covers 23.7 km, ascending 1356 m at an average gradient of 5.7% and a maximum gradient of 10.2%, reaching a top height of 1641 m. The route is almost fully paved, with 99% surfaced roads and only 1% gravel or unpaved. There are no railway stations near the route and no cycle paths.
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Best time to ride
March with temperatures recorded at 31°C.
Terrain
The terrain features a major sustained climb with an average gradient of 5.7%, peaking at 10.2%, reaching 1641 m elevation. Overall elevation gain on the loop is 1679 m. The route is mountainous with significant climbing.