Road · United Arab Emirates
Jebel Hafeet Climb
- 42 km
- 844 m
- Moderate
- Mixed
Elevation profile
- 844 m
- 42 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a challenging 41.5 km ascent with 843 m climbing.
41.5 km climb from Mbazzarah Al Khadra to Jabal Hafeet near Al Ain, UAE, gaining 843 m.
This 41.5 km point-to-point ride starts near Mbazzarah Al Khadra at 0.5 km and progresses towards Jabal Hafeet, a peak near the road at 40.9 km. The route's lowest elevation is 246 m at 1.4 km, and it reaches a high of 1038 m close to the finish. The road is fully paved, with 85% minor roads and 14% main roads, including 22.8 km along Al Rihab Street and 13.7 km on Jabal Hafeet Street. Riders spend 5.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane and 11.8 km where the speed limit is 80 km/h or more. The route features one main climb beginning at 29.8 km, climbing 761 m over 10.5 km at an average gradient of 7.3%, peaking at 1038 m. Gradients over 5% cover 8.3 km, with steeper sections exceeding 8% for 5.3 km, including 1 km over 10%. The steepest 500 metres reach 16.6% gradient at the start of the ride. The first 29.2 km have no cafés, shops, or water, but at 29.2 km off the route by 377 m is the Al Sahra restaurant. Toilets appear at 37.4 km, 38 m from the road. At the finish near Jabal Hafeet, Asphalt Café and Pentagon Restaurant are available.
Highlights
- Climb to Jabal Hafeet peak at 40.9 km
- Longest named road: Al Rihab Street (22.8 km)
- Steepest section at ride start (16.6% gradient)
- Toilets at 37.4 km, 38 m off route
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Hafeet | 29.8 km | 10.5 km | 761 m | 7.3 % | 11.5 % | 1038 m |
Jebel Hafeet · starts at 29.8 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 85% minor road · 14% main road
- Main roads
- 5.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 11.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Al Rihab Street (23 km), Jabal Hafeet Street (14 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 27% climbing · 1% descending · 73% flat
- Steep sections
- 8.3 km over 5% · 5.3 km over 8% · 1 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 16.6% at 0 km
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 29 km, from 0 km to 29 km.
Food, water and shops
- 29.2 kmAl Sahra · restaurant · 380 m off route
- 37.4 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 40.9 kmAsphalt Cafe · café · 100 m off route
Worth a stop
- 2 km — Jabel Hafeet Park Base (attraction)
At the finish
- Asphalt Cafe · café · 100 m
- Pentagon Restaurant · restaurant · 100 m
Stay after this ride
- Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet · hotel · 2.3 km from the finish
Practical information
- Mixed
- Point to point
- 2–3 hours riding
- February with temperatures recorded at 32°C.
- Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 29.2 km without café, shop or water
- 5.9 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 11.8 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
- Steepest 500 m at 16.6% gradient at ride start
