Al Fujayrah – Shinas via Al Ejili (74 km)

Al Fujayrah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

74 km
Distance: 787 m
Elevation gain: Hard
Difficulty: Paved
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On the road: Al Fujayrah – Shinas via Al Ejili (74 km) — AI image

Elevation profile

Total ascent: 787 m
Distance: 74 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with moderate climbing and dealing with busy roads over 74 km.

74 km loop ride in the Hajar Mountains from Al Fujayrah, with 787 m climbing.

Starting from Al Fujayrah, this 74.1 km loop heads northwest passing through Al 'Ijе̄lī and Al Ejili by 9.7 km and continues past Yaif at 26.9 km and Al Qor (new village) at 33.1 km. The route reaches Hatta just before halfway at 47.9 km and returns through Sufayri, Huwaylat, Al Wa'ab, and Munay before finishing back at Al Fujayrah. The ride includes several climbs, notably early climbs between km 1.1 and 4.9 with gradients averaging around 4.2%. Other climbs occur at km 13.1, 22.1, 30.7, and a longer 3.5 km climb from 33.1 km averaging 2.9%. The highest point is at 455 m elevation reached near km 38.4, beneath Jabal Mudayrah (472 m) and Jabal Laim (420 m). Almost all the route is paved (98%), with a small 2% gravel or unpaved. The roads mainly are main roads (37 km), motorways (27 km), and major roads (7 km). However, 70.4 km are on main roads without cycle lanes and 27.7 km are on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. There is a long 35 km stretch between 10 and 45 km with no café, shop or water. Facilities including a restaurant and shops are mainly found at around 48 km near Hatta.

Highlights

Beneath Jabal Mudayrah (472 m) at 41 km
Highest point 455 m near 38 km
Long 35 km stretch without café or water from 10 km
Several climbs averaging 3-4% gradient

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

Al 'Ijе̄lī 9.7 km
Al Ejili 9.7 km
Yaif 26.9 km
Al Qor (new village) 33.1 km
Hatta 47.9 km
Sufayri 48.2 km
Huwaylat 60.1 km
Al Wa'ab 65.5 km
Munay 68.2 km

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
—	1.1 km	1.4 km	60 m	4.2 %	8 %	380 m
—	3 km	1.9 km	81 m	4.2 %	7.6 %	449 m
—	13.1 km	1.3 km	46 m	3.6 %	6.6 %	450 m
—	22.1 km	1.7 km	51 m	3 %	4.4 %	363 m
—	30.7 km	1.3 km	42 m	3.3 %	5.2 %	318 m
—	33.1 km	3.5 km	101 m	2.9 %	4.7 %	419 m
—	37 km	1.4 km	42 m	3 %	4 %	455 m
—	49.8 km	2.2 km	83 m	3.8 %	6 %	386 m
—	52.6 km	1.2 km	54 m	4.4 %	7.6 %	407 m
—	65.4 km	1.3 km	44 m	3.6 %	6.2 %	279 m

High point 455 m at 38.4 km; low point 208 m. Passes beneath Jabal Mudayrah, Jabal Laim.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 50% main road · 36% motorway · 9% major road · 2% track
Main roads: 70.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads: 27.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used: Al Watan Road (16 km), E44 (6 km), Sharjah - Kalba Road (5 km), Al Rabet Street (4 km)
Surface: Paved throughout
Gradient: 27% climbing · 26% descending · 47% flat
Steep sections: 2.9 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 21% at 0 km
Longest descent: 5.7 km from 54.4 km, dropping 181 m