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Al Fujayrah to Dibba Al-Fujairah

Al Fujayrah, Hajar Mountains, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Ridden on 20th November 2020

63 km
Distance
166 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface

Elevation profile

166 m over 63 km

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists looking for a flat to rolling 60 km ride with gentle climbs.

A 63.3 km point-to-point ride from Al Fujayrah to Dibba Al-Fujairah in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, with 166 m of elevation gain.

Starting in Al Fujayrah, the route passes through suburbs including Al Saaf, Al Ghail, and Al Maqt'a within the initial 2 km. It continues along the coast through several urban areas such as Kalba at 6.9 km and Khor Fakkan near 44 km. The terrain remains mostly low with modest elevation changes, reaching a low point of 2 m around 4 km. The route includes a notable climb of 1.6 km starting at 36.7 km, ascending 50 m at an average gradient of 3.2% and a maximum of 4.8%, reaching 68 m at 38.4 km. The profile features moderate elevation gain mainly after the halfway point with a total clipping of 166 m over the whole 63.3 km. The route passes through varied settlements including villages, suburbs, towns, and cities. Peaks near the route include Al Jabal Al Ahmar at 155 m around 20.9 km, and Jabal Abu Ziba at 248 m near 32.6 km. Cafés and restaurants are located at various points, primarily during the first half of the ride.

Highlights

  • Climb between 36.7 km and 38.3 km
  • Peak Al Jabal Al Ahmar at 155 m near 20.9 km
  • Jabal Abu Ziba peak at 248 m near 32.6 km
  • Route passes through Khor Fakkan city near 44 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Maqt'a 2.1 km
  2. Al Quala'a 5 km
  3. Khawr Kalba 5.2 km
  4. Al Mafraq 5.5 km
  5. Al Nighala 5.9 km
  6. Al Bardi 6.5 km
  7. Al Aoud 6.5 km
  8. Kalba 6.9 km
  9. Al Sidrah 7.2 km
  10. Al Bateen 7.2 km
  11. Al Qadesia 7.2 km
  12. Hitteen 8 km
  13. Al Musalla 8 km
  14. Al Khuwair 8.1 km
  15. Dhyatt 8.5 km
  16. Al Mughaider 9.1 km
  17. Al Mahatta 9.2 km
  18. A'quola 9.3 km
  19. Al Bhaies 9.4 km
  20. Darweshia 9.9 km
  21. Al Husen 10.1 km
  22. Suhaila 10.5 km
  23. Sour Kalba 11.4 km
  24. Rughaylat 12.9 km
  25. Al Gurfaa 13.8 km
  26. Ghalala 15.1 km
  27. Safad 15.1 km
  28. Owaid 16.2 km
  29. Al Faseel 17.2 km
  30. Al Sharia 18.5 km
  31. Al Sharia 1 18.9 km
  32. Al Hilal 19.4 km
  33. Sakamkam 19.4 km
  34. Ishwais 20.6 km
  35. Qurayyah 30.3 km
  36. Sha'biyyāt Qirat 31.7 km
  37. Mirbah 32 km
  38. Madha 33.5 km
  39. Al Qadsia 39.6 km
  40. Al Yarmouk 40.1 km
  41. Al Burdi 40.6 km
  42. Al Khaledya 42.6 km
  43. Al Rifa'a 43.8 km
  44. Al Hutain 44 km
  45. Khor Fakkan 44.1 km
  46. Al Hayawah 44.3 km
  47. Al Mudaifi 45.2 km
  48. Lulayyah 49 km
  49. Zubarah 50 km
  50. Al Badīyah 53.5 km
  51. Nehay 54.5 km
  52. Haqil 54.6 km
  53. Sharm 57.3 km
  54. Al Aqqah 61.1 km

On the road

  • WALFA CAFE (Café) 0 km
  • Bent Al Noketha Restaurant (Restaurant) 9.6 km
  • Hash one (Restaurant) 10.4 km
  • Tamm Cafe (Café) 10.5 km
  • Fish Time (Restaurant) 12.5 km
  • Cafe Di Roma (Café) 13.2 km
  • Café 13.6 km
  • Vegas food (Restaurant) 14.9 km
  • Alexandrian Food (Restaurant) 15 km
  • The Sailors (Restaurant) 15.1 km
  • District 7 (Restaurant) 15.1 km
  • Swarmatac (Restaurant) 15.1 km

Climbs

Starts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
36.7 km1.6 km50 m3.2 %4.8 %68 m

High point 68 m at 38.4 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Al Jabal Al Ahmar, Jabal Abu Ziba, Jabal al Hurayyah.

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2½–3½ hours riding
Season
November with temperatures around 27°C.

Know before you go

  • Modest gradients up to 4.8% on climb

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