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Al Fujayrah – Shinas via Al Ejili (84 km)

Al Fujayrah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

84 km
Distance
866 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Al Fujayrah – Shinas via Al Ejili (84 km)

Elevation profile

Total ascent
866 m
Distance
84 km
0100200300400500m0 km20406084 km456 m · highest, at 44.1 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a medium-distance route with moderate climbing and some steep sections.

Loop route of 83.7 km in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, starting and finishing in Al Fujayrah with 866 m climbing.

This 83.7 km loop ride starts and finishes in Al Fujayrah, passing through Al 'Ijе̄lī / Al Ejili at 14.7 km and Yaif by 32 km. The first half of the route has most of the climbing, with steepest 500 m at 18.1% gradient located right at the start. The road rises from 208 m at 75.5 km to a high point of 456 m near 44 km. Surface is predominantly paved (96%) with a small 4% gravel or unpaved section. The ride covers 41.8 km on main roads, 26.2 km on motorways, and lesser distances on major roads, quiet streets, tracks, and minor roads. There are 74.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes, including 26.3 km where posted limits are 80 km/h or above. The longest named roads are Al Watan Road (15.2 km), E44 (6.4 km), D30 (4.9 km), and Sharjah - Kalba Road (4.7 km). Between 15 km and 50.4 km there is a 35.4 km stretch without a café, shop or water. Cafés and supermarkets are available near 53-63 km including Al Yamm Cafe and Stones and Eagles Cafe off route by less than 70 m. There are two petrol stations, ENOC at 50.4 km and ADNOC at 74.4 km. Toilets and drinking water are available at occasional stops past 54 km. The route passes beneath peaks including Jabal Mudayrah (472 m at 46 km), Jabal Laim (420 m at 47 km), and Jabal Abu Samasimah (550 m at 58.8 km).

Highlights

  • Peaks Jabal Mudayrah, Jabal Laim, Jabal Abu Samasimah
  • Longest named road: Al Watan Road (15.2 km)
  • Longest descent 5.5 km dropping 179 m from 69 km
  • Steepest 500 m at 18.1% right at route start

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al 'Ijе̄lī 14.7 km
  2. Al Ejili 14.7 km
  3. Yaif 32 km
  4. Al Qor (new village) 38.4 km
  5. Hatta 56.5 km
  6. Hayl 59.3 km
  7. Sufayri 62.5 km
  8. Huwaylat 74.2 km
  9. Al Wa'ab 79.8 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—6.1 km1.5 km61 m4 %7.5 %380 m
—8 km2 km80 m4 %7.2 %450 m
—18 km1.5 km49 m3.2 %5.7 %450 m
—27.3 km1.8 km51 m2.9 %5.1 %362 m
—36.2 km1.3 km42 m3.2 %5 %318 m
—38.4 km3.5 km87 m2.5 %3.5 %401 m
—42.1 km1.9 km52 m2.7 %4 %456 m
—55.8 km1.8 km42 m2.4 %3.7 %366 m
—64 km2.4 km84 m3.6 %5.8 %386 m
—66.8 km1.2 km51 m4.1 %7.5 %408 m
—79.5 km1.4 km45 m3.2 %5.7 %279 m

High point 456 m at 44 km; low point 208 m. Passes beneath Jabal Mudayrah, Jabal Laim, Jabal Abu Samasimah.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
51% main road · 32% motorway · 8% major road · 3% track
Main roads
74.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
26.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Al Watan Road (15 km), E44 (6 km), D30 (5 km), Sharjah - Kalba Road (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
27% climbing · 26% descending · 47% flat
Steep sections
2.5 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 18.1% at 0 km
Longest descent
5.5 km from 69 km, dropping 179 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 15 km to 50 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 15 kmDrinking water · on the route
  2. 50.4 kmENOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
  3. 53.3 kmZOOM · convenience store · 120 m off route
  4. 54 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  5. 54.4 kmAl Yamm Cafe · café · 70 m off route
  6. 54.4 kmDrinking water · 150 m off route
  7. 58.6 kmStones and eagles cafe · kiosk · 40 m off route
  8. 60.4 kmToilets · 110 m off route
  9. 62.8 kmCafé · 70 m off route
  10. 63.3 kmHatta Pharmacy LLC. · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  11. 74.4 kmADNOC · petrol station · 40 m off route
  12. 74.6 kmnaseem al howailat · supermarket · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 54.2 km — Leem Rest Area (picnic site)
  • 60.5 km — Tower (viewpoint)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4 hours riding
Season
Nov
Best months
Dec to Mar — daily highs of 25–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • No café, shop or water for 35.4 km between 15 and 50.4 km
  • 74.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 26.3 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or above
  • 4% gravel or unpaved surface

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

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