Around Al Fujayrah via Fayyad (72 km)

Al Fujayrah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

72 km
Distance: 1,126 m
Elevation gain: Hard
Difficulty: Paved
Surface

Elevation profile

Total ascent: 1,126 m
Distance: 72 km

Route overview

Suitable for experienced riders due to distance of 71.8 km and 1126 m climbing.

71.8km loop in UAE's Hajar Mountains from Al Fujayrah with 1126m climbing.

The 71.8km loop starts and ends in Al Fujayrah and passes Munay at 5.2km, Fayyad at 14km, then Al Uqdah at 30.9km. The route climbs 1126m total through varied terrain, hitting its highest point of 532m around 20km. It features multiple climbs: a steep 2.7km section averaging 6.5% gradient starting at 17.2km, and a 4.2km climb at nearly 6% gradient at 42.3km, with shorter climbs scattered throughout. The surface is mostly paved (95%) with a small 1% gravel or unpaved section. Most of the ride is on main roads (85% combined motorway and main road), notably 40.2km on Sharjah - Kalba Road. Cycle lanes are absent on 64.5km, including 37.4km on roads posted 80 km/h or more. There is a stretch of almost 39km at the start with no cafés, shops, or water. At about 40km, facilities include a café, petrol station, toilets, and a restaurant just off-route. The route passes beneath Jabal Al Miqsha (400m) near 10.3km. Descents total 33% of the route, with the longest descent covering nearly 11km dropping 258m starting around 27.1km. The ride takes place in May with temperatures recorded at 31°C.

Highlights

Jabal Al Miqsha peak at 10.3 km
Longest descent 10.9 km from 27.1 km
Sharjah - Kalba Road for 40.2 km
Highest point 532 m at 20 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

Munay 5.2 km
Fayyad 14 km
Al Uqdah 30.9 km
Al Saaf 37.6 km
Al Ghail 37.6 km
Minazif 59.2 km
Al Qilē'ī 60.2 km

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
—	7.1 km	1.9 km	48 m	2.5 %	4.1 %	305 m
—	12.2 km	1.3 km	45 m	3.5 %	5.1 %	275 m
—	14.9 km	1.7 km	44 m	2.6 %	5.6 %	322 m
Al Fujayrah climb	17.2 km	2.7 km	178 m	6.5 %	16.9 %	505 m
Jabal Al Khasfah	42.3 km	4.2 km	249 m	5.9 %	19.7 %	271 m
—	51.8 km	1.3 km	93 m	7 %	13.4 %	268 m
—	54.3 km	1.8 km	67 m	3.7 %	6.7 %	232 m
—	56.4 km	1.9 km	99 m	5.3 %	8.7 %	314 m
—	60.2 km	2 km	67 m	3.4 %	5.3 %	308 m

High point 532 m at 20 km; low point 3 m. Passes beneath Jabal Al Miqsha.

Al Fujayrah climb · starts at 17.1 km

2.7 km at 6.5% · 178 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Jabal Al Khasfah · starts at 42.3 km

4.5 km at 5.9% · 266 m

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 57% motorway · 28% main road · 7% other · 5% major road
Main roads: 64.5 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads: 37.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used: Sharjah - Kalba Road (40 km)
Surface: Paved throughout
Gradient: 29% climbing · 33% descending · 38% flat
Steep sections: 7.4 km over 5% · 2.7 km over 8% · 1.4 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 20.6% at 0 km
Longest descent: 10.9 km from 27.1 km, dropping 258 m