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Al Dhaid – Khor Fakkan

Al Dhaid, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

177 km
Distance
2,128 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Al Dhaid – Khor Fakkan

Elevation profile

Total ascent
2,128 m
Distance
177 km
0200400600800m0 km50100150177 km762 m · highest, at 69.2 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Riders suited to a long 177 km loop with 2128 m climbing involving some steep gradients and high traffic roads.

177 km loop in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, starting and ending at Adh Dhayd with 2128 m climbing.

Starting at Adh Dhayd, the route passes several villages including Saram, Sram, Jerief, and climbs 4.2 km from 8.5 km gaining 102 m at 2.4% average gradient. It continues past Al Busserah and Al Halah, then climbs again from 42.5 km over 4.9 km gaining 233 m at a 4.8% average gradient with a max of 13.8%, reaching 506 m altitude. The route includes a longer climb from 62.2 km lasting 6.1 km with 396 m gain averaging 6.5% and max 12.3%, reaching 759 m, the highest point near Jabal Daftah at 68.3 km. It then descends to Khor Fakkan by 94.9 km at 2 m elevation, passing several villages. After Khor Fakkan, it continues through Al Badīyah and Haqil, with a mild climb from 145.8 km over 6.2 km gaining 155 m at 2.5%, then passes coastal villages like Al Aqah before returning inland. Road surface is mainly paved (98%), with 1% gravel or unpaved, and the roads include 47% major roads and 23% main roads. There are 121.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 97.3 km of roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Services include supermarkets, petrol stations, cafés, bike shops, and restaurants mostly clustered near villages. The longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 35 km from 137.2 to 172.2 km. Toilet facilities are available at four points along the route.

Highlights

  • Climb up to 759 m near Jabal Daftah
  • Passes Khor Fakkan at 95 km
  • Village stops include Masafi and Dibba Al Hisn
  • Longest cafe/shop-free stretch is 35 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Saram 4 km
  2. Sram 7.2 km
  3. Jerief 10.1 km
  4. Al Busserah 29.3 km
  5. Al Halah 36.4 km
  6. Abadilah 38.8 km
  7. Al Ghūnah 44.1 km
  8. Al Tayyibah 47.6 km
  9. Al Khalabiya 48 km
  10. Al Baha 48 km
  11. Masafi 57.5 km
  12. Al Ghamarah 58.8 km
  13. Ghadf 60 km
  14. Daftah 61.9 km
  15. Shis 70.3 km
  16. Ar Rufaysah 82.2 km
  17. Al Yarmouk 84.2 km
  18. Al Hutain 84.2 km
  19. Al Qadsia 85.2 km
  20. Al Musalla 90.6 km
  21. Al Burdi 91.4 km
  22. Al Khaledya 93.3 km
  23. Al Rifa'a 94.5 km
  24. Khor Fakkan 94.9 km
  25. Al Hayawah 95.2 km
  26. Al Mudaifi 95.9 km
  27. Lulayyah 99.9 km
  28. Zubarah 101 km
  29. Al Badīyah 103.7 km
  30. Haqil 105.4 km
  31. Nehay 105.4 km
  32. Sharm 108 km
  33. Al Aqah 111.4 km
  34. Al Aqqah 111.7 km
  35. Aqqah 111.7 km
  36. Dadna 114.8 km
  37. Dhadna 119.5 km
  38. Al Fiqait 123.6 km
  39. Rol Diba 126.3 km
  40. Al Ras 127.3 km
  41. Al Ghurfa 127.3 km
  42. Akamiya 129.2 km
  43. Sambraid 131.3 km
  44. Dibba Al Hisn 131.7 km
  45. Dibba Al Fujairah 132 km
  46. Al Murabah 132.6 km
  47. Al Muhallab 133.2 km
  48. Al Rashidiyah 133.5 km
  49. Al Rifa 134.5 km
  50. Waset 135.2 km
  51. Al Kazan 135.5 km
  52. Ghub 142.8 km
  53. Zahir As Safwah 146.1 km
  54. Zahir al Ya'ad 149.6 km
  55. Tariqat Ja`d 150 km
  56. المحترقة 152.3 km
  57. Tawiyean 160.1 km
  58. Riyamah 165.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—8.5 km4.2 km102 m2.4 %4.8 %277 m
Al Ghūnah climb42.5 km4.9 km233 m4.8 %13.8 %506 m
Jabal Daftah62.2 km6.1 km396 m6.5 %12.3 %759 m
Zahir As Safwah climb145.8 km6.2 km155 m2.5 %3.5 %267 m

High point 759 m at 68.3 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Qarn Fardah, Jabal Daftah, Jabal al Hurayyah.

Al Ghūnah climb · starts at 42.4 km

4.9 km at 4.8% · 233 m
300350400450500m3.5%12%3.9%0 km12344.8 km498 msteepest 11.6%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Jabal Daftah · starts at 62.1 km

6.1 km at 6.5% · 396 m
400450500550600650700m3.1%6.5%9.4%0.6%0 km123456.3 km641 msteepest 9.4%

Zahir As Safwah climb · starts at 145.6 km

6.2 km at 2.5% · 155 m
150200250m1.8%2.9%1.7%2.8%3.0%2.6%0 km1234566.5 km275 m

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
47% major road · 23% main road · 21% minor road · 6% quiet street · 1% unmapped
Main roads
121.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
97.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Al Shohadaa Road (33 km), Masafi-Dibba Road (22 km), Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road (19 km), Khorfakkan Road (14 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
23% climbing · 17% descending · 60% flat
Steep sections
4.4 km over 5% · 2.9 km over 8% · 2.6 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 13.1% at 46.9 km
Longest descent
9.1 km from 16.7 km, dropping 202 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: 35 km, from 137 km to 172 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmADNOC Oasis · supermarket · 30 m off route
  2. 0 kmADNOC · petrol station · 40 m off route
  3. 54.8 kmAl Dahreez · bakery · 70 m off route
  4. 58.1 kmMasafi Hospital · hospital · 170 m off route
  5. 58.8 kmAl Aswaq · supermarket · 120 m off route
  6. 68.6 kmMohamed Al Yoha Supermarket · supermarket · 70 m off route
  7. 80.8 kmSharjah Coop · supermarket · 60 m off route
  8. 88.6 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  9. 95.6 kmCafé · 40 m off route
  10. 97.2 kmADNOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  11. 99.2 kmBike shop · 160 m off route
  12. 104.4 kmToilets · 170 m off route
  13. 114.8 kmLebanon Lights Bakery & Sweets · restaurant · on the route
  14. 122.9 kmCafé · 40 m off route
  15. 127.6 kmZOOM · convenience store · 140 m off route
  16. 130.6 kmADNOC · petrol station · 30 m off route
  17. 133.2 kmStarbucks · café · 110 m off route
  18. 137.2 km3D Bites Restaurant · restaurant · 140 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 14.9 km — Site 8 - 2 beehive tombs (archaeological site)
  • 40.8 km — Wadi Al Abadilah hiking trails (attraction)
  • 80.8 km — Reservoir. Observation deck (viewpoint)
  • 95.9 km — Khorfakkan Beach (picnic site)
  • 104.4 km — Al Badiyah Fort (castle)
  • 151.9 km — Site 3 (archaeological site)

At the start and finish

  • ADNOC Oasis · supermarket · 30 m
  • Al Shuara Restaurant · restaurant · 300 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
6–8½ hours riding
Season
Dec

Know before you go

  • 121.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 97.3 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
  • 35 km longest stretch without café, shop or water between 137.2 km and 172.2 km
  • Steepest 500 m section at 46.9 km with 13.1% gradient

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

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