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Adh Dhayd – Al Fujayrah via Wahala

Adh Dhayd, Hajar Mountains, United Arab EmiratesRoad

115 km
Distance
1,519 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Adh Dhayd – Al Fujayrah via Wahala
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,519 m
Distance
115 km
0100200300400500600m0 km255075100115 km488 m · highest, at 8.4 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists ready for a long ride with moderate climbing over 115 km.

A 115 km loop in the Hajar Mountains, UAE starting and finishing at Adh Dhayd with 1519 m climbing.

The ride starts at Adh Dhayd and heads south climbing steadily over the first 7 km with two main climbs to reach 487 m near km 8. It passes Munay at 20 km and Wahala at 45 km, where a castle lies just off route. The profile alternates with several short climbs of 2 km or less and gentle gradients below 5%, including climbs at km 26.6 and 31.5 near Jabal Al Miqsha mountain. The route descends from km 8.5 for 6.5 km, dropping 173 m. Between km 57.1 and 59.8 there is one cafe (Starbucks), a petrol station (ADNOC), toilets and a kiosk close to the road. After this, the ride continues through Al Saaf and Al Ghail at 62.5 km and Al Uqdah at 69 km with further climbs around km 70 to 83.5 featuring slopes up to 11.6%. The route continues past Minazif and Al Qilē'ī before returning to Adh Dhayd where there is a bike shop at both the start and finish. Almost all of the 115 km are on paved surfaces and mainly motorway (73 km) or main roads (34 km) with no cycle lanes for 110 km and many sections posted at 80 km/h or higher. The climb totals 1519 m with gentle gradients overall but some short steep sections. The longest climb is 5.2 km towards the end with an average grade of 2.9%.

Highlights

  • Wahala Fort at 45 km
  • Peak near Jabal Al Hinnah at 3 km
  • Peak near Jabal Al Miqsha at 25 km
  • Wildlife observation viewpoint at 57 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Munay 20.1 km
  2. Wahala 45.1 km
  3. Al Saaf 62.5 km
  4. Al Ghail 62.5 km
  5. Al Uqdah 69.1 km
  6. Minazif 86.3 km
  7. Al Qilē'ī 87.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0 km3 km108 m3.6 %5.1 %399 m
—4.7 km3.5 km107 m3 %5.3 %487 m
—22 km2 km49 m2.5 %3.7 %305 m
—26.6 km1.8 km73 m4 %12.8 %315 m
—31.5 km1.8 km87 m4.8 %11.6 %263 m
—64.8 km5.1 km115 m2.3 %3 %164 m
—70.4 km2.3 km93 m4 %8.3 %264 m
—78.7 km1.6 km80 m5.1 %11.6 %267 m
—81.2 km1.8 km54 m3 %6.1 %224 m
—83.5 km1.7 km84 m5 %10 %304 m
—87.2 km2.1 km64 m3 %5 %308 m
—100 km5.2 km149 m2.9 %7.7 %480 m

High point 487 m at 8.2 km; low point 1 m. Passes beneath Jabal Al Hinnah, Jabal Al Miqsha, Jabal Ash Shahayrah.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
64% motorway · 30% main road · 2% major road · 2% minor road
Main roads
109.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
60.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Sharjah - Kalba Road (70 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
30% climbing · 29% descending · 41% flat
Steep sections
6.2 km over 5% · 2.5 km over 8% · 1.3 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 20.8% at 0 km
Longest descent
6.5 km from 8.5 km, dropping 173 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 57 km, from 0 km to 57 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 57.1 kmKiosk · 100 m off route
  2. 59.6 kmStarbucks · café · 60 m off route
  3. 59.6 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  4. 59.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  5. 63.1 kmKalba Health Center · clinic · 120 m off route
  6. 100.6 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  7. 108.3 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  8. 113.7 kmShowka Bicycles · bike shop · 490 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 45.1 km — Wahla Fort (castle)
  • 56.8 km — Wildlife observation (viewpoint)

At the start and finish

  • Showka Bicycles · bike shop · 560 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
4½–6 hours riding
Season
Nov and Jan with temperatures from 19°C to 24°C.

Know before you go

  • 57 km stretch with no café, shop or water from km 0 to 57
  • 109.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 60.3 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

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