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Al Fujayrah – Adh Dhayd

Al Fujayrah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

76 km
Distance
1,199 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Al Fujayrah – Adh Dhayd
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,199 m
Distance
76 km
0100200300400500600m0 km20406076 km489 m · highest, at 28.6 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Riders prepared for a moderate 76 km ride with 1,199 m climbing on busy roads.

A 76 km loop ride in the Hajar Mountains from Al Fujayrah with 1,199 m climbing over mostly motorway roads.

This 76.2 km loop starts and finishes in Al Fujayrah, heading towards Minazif at 67.1 km, then passing Al Qilē'ī and Munay. The route climbs steadily from km 6.7 with a 5.1 km ascent gaining 149 m up to 484 m. Other climbs occur throughout, including notable sections at km 20.3, 25, 47.2, 52.2, 59.8, 64.3 and 68.3, with gradients reaching up to 13.1% on short stretches. The highest point is 489 m around km 28.5, after which the route descends steadily for 6.3 km. The entire route is paved and made up mostly of 73.1 km on motorway (96%) plus 1.8 km on main roads and 0.8 km of quiet streets. Riders will mostly follow the Sharjah - Kalba Road for nearly 70 km. There are 74.9 km of main roads without a cycle lane and 56.7 km with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Facilities are very scarce: no cafés, shops or water for the entire 75.9 km. Toilets are near the route at 7 km and 25.8 km off by about 12-24 m, and a bike shop is off-route at 20.2 km. The route lies beneath peaks including Jabal Ash Shahayrah (532 m), Jabal Al Hinnah (637 m), and Jabal Al Miqsha (400 m). The climb and descent gearing suits moderate ability. Average temperatures recorded are 30-32 °C in April and September.

Highlights

  • Loop route from Al Fujayrah in Hajar Mountains
  • Summit near 489 m at 28.5 km
  • Peaks near route: Jabal Al Hinnah 637 m, Jabal Ash Shahayrah 532 m
  • Nearly 70 km on Sharjah - Kalba Road

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Minazif 67.1 km
  2. Al Qilē'ī 68.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—6.7 km5.1 km149 m3 %7.9 %484 m
—20.3 km3 km108 m3.6 %5.4 %399 m
—25 km3.5 km106 m3.1 %5.5 %489 m
—42.1 km1.9 km49 m2.6 %3.9 %305 m
—47.2 km1.3 km85 m6.5 %13 %315 m
—52.2 km1.5 km84 m5.8 %12.2 %267 m
—59.8 km1.3 km93 m7 %13.1 %268 m
—62.2 km1.8 km67 m3.7 %7 %231 m
—64.3 km2 km91 m4.7 %8.5 %314 m
—68.3 km1.9 km67 m3.6 %5.3 %308 m

High point 489 m at 28.5 km; low point 163 m. Passes beneath Jabal Ash Shahayrah, Jabal Al Hinnah, Jabal Al Miqsha.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
96% motorway · 2% main road · 1% quiet street
Main roads
74.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
56.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Sharjah - Kalba Road (70 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
31% climbing · 32% descending · 36% flat
Steep sections
5.9 km over 5% · 2.2 km over 8% · 1.4 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 18.2% at 0 km
Longest descent
6.3 km from 28.7 km, dropping 172 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: 76 km, from 0 km to 76 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 7 kmToilets · on the route
  2. 20.2 kmShowka Bicycles · bike shop · 480 m off route
  3. 25.8 kmToilets · on the route

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2½–4 hours riding
Season
Apr, Sep
Best months
Dec to Mar — daily highs of 25–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 75.9 km without café, shop or water
  • 74.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 56.7 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits

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

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