Cycling in Shawka

Cycling from Shawka offers an 85 km loop through the Hajar Mountains, with gentle climbs and mostly paved roads.

85 km
Distance: 470 m
Climbing: 481 m
High point

The ride from Shawka

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Road · United Arab Emirates
Adh Dhayd – Al Fujayrah via Esfini
Shawka, United Arab Emirates
85 km470 m ↑ModerateGPX
Ridden May 2026 · Added Aug 2026

Riding in Shawka in numbers

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
High point: 481 m on Adh Dhayd – Al Fujayrah via Esfini
Longest stretch without services: 50 km on Adh Dhayd – Al Fujayrah via Esfini
Ridden: May, Sep, Nov, 22–33 °C recorded

Cycling guide to Shawka

Shawka, located in the Hajar Mountains of the United Arab Emirates, serves as the start for an 84.9 km loop route passing through Esfini, Rima, Mamduh, Esfai, and Kadrah. This route covers 470 m of elevation gain, including a notable 2.9 km climb beginning at 45.7 km that gains 72 m at an average gradient of 2.5%, reaching a high point of 481 m. The roads are 97% paved with 3% gravel or unpaved sections. The route mainly follows main roads without cycle lanes over 73 km and has no cycle paths. Services are sparse, with the longest stretch without them being 49.8 km. Railway stations are not present near the route.

Best time to ride

The route is recorded in May, September, and November, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 33°C.

Terrain

The terrain includes rolling climbs with a maximum elevation of 481 m. The most significant climb lasts 2.9 km with a moderate average gradient of 2.5% and a maximum gradient of 4.8%.