Cycling in Jidd Hafs
1 cycling route from Jidd Hafs, Manama, Bahrain, 91 km, 91 km mapped in all, with up to 111 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (1 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 86% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 91 km
- Biggest day
- 111 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Longest gap
- 25 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 86% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Jidd Hafs
Jidd Hafs in Bahrain provides cyclists with a 90.5 km loop route named Jidd Hafs – Dar Kulayb, which passes through several places including حي النعيم, Manama, Diplomatic Area, Seef, Hamad Town, Dar Kulayb, and back to Jidd Hafs. The route is entirely paved, covering a range of urban and suburban areas around Manama and neighboring neighborhoods such as Zallaq, A'ali, and Suwayfiya. Cyclists can also find railway stations near the route at three locations, which may assist in access or egress.
The loop's elevation reaches up to 41 m with a total elevation gain of 111 m, indicating gentle terrain. Most of the 90.5 km consists of main roads without cycle lanes (78.2 km), with a short 0.8 km on a cycle path. Riders should note the longest stretch without services is 24.5 km, so planning is advised. The surface is fully paved without any gravel or unpaved sections, making for consistent riding conditions.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
December with temperatures around 24°C is recorded for the route.
Terrain
The route is mostly flat with a highest point of 41 m and a total elevation gain of 111 m over 90.5 km. It features gentle gradients without significant climbs. Terrain throughout is paved.