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Around Al Fujayrah via Hatta (117 km)

Al Fujayrah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

117 km
Distance
1,323 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Around Al Fujayrah via Hatta (117 km)
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,323 m
Distance
117 km
0100200300400500600m0 km255075100117 km486 m · highest, at 17.6 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a long loop with moderate climbing of 1323 m over 117 km.

117 km loop ride around Al Fujayrah in the Hajar Mountains, UAE with 1323 m climbing on mainly paved roads.

Starting from Al Fujayrah, the route heads past Al Qilē'ī at 7.5 km and Fayyad at 10 km. Early climbing includes a 2.9 km section from km 12.7 with an average gradient of 4.8%, reaching 462 m. The ride continues through several small places including Wahala, Um al Ghaf and Al Naslah before reaching a low point at 30.6 km at 2 m elevation. The route then climbs again with the longest ascent of 5.7 km starting at km 64.5 averaging 3.3% gradient, topping at 406 m. It continues past Huwaylat, Sufayri, Hatta and Hayl, with smaller climbs and descents until returning through Munay to finish back at Al Fujayrah. The road surface is 94% paved with some gravel and unmapped sections. Roads include 41% main roads, 33% motorway and smaller shares of major and minor roads. There are 95 km on main roads without cycling lanes and almost 34 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Facilities include cafes near km 24, 29.5, 75 and 83, petrol stations at 29.5, 63.8 and 85 km, as well as shops and toilets along the route but with a longest 32 km stretch without a cafe, shop or water from 31.5 to 63.6 km. Notable peaks near the route are Jabal Al Miqsha, Jabal Naselah and Jabal Abu Samasimah.

Highlights

  • Jabal Al Miqsha near 6 km
  • Longest climb 5.7 km at 3.3% from 64.5 km
  • Longest descent 4.9 km dropping 260 m from 23.4 km
  • Wahla Fort near 43 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Qilē'ī 7.5 km
  2. Fayyad 10 km
  3. Wahala 43.3 km
  4. Um al Ghaf 49.7 km
  5. Al Naslah 52.4 km
  6. Rāfāq 54.5 km
  7. Fashrah 58.6 km
  8. Huwaylat 63.2 km
  9. Sufayri 75.5 km
  10. Hatta 77.4 km
  11. Hayl 80 km
  12. Al Qor (new village) 99.9 km
  13. Yaif 106.2 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—3.2 km1.8 km48 m2.7 %3.4 %305 m
—10.5 km2 km45 m2.3 %5.1 %320 m
—12.7 km2.9 km136 m4.8 %8.6 %462 m
—20.4 km2.2 km57 m2.6 %3.6 %255 m
—32.2 km2.7 km76 m2.9 %9.8 %86 m
As Simsimānīyah climb64.5 km5.7 km187 m3.3 %8.7 %406 m
—76 km1.8 km44 m2.5 %3.5 %365 m
—91.3 km2.7 km72 m2.7 %5 %448 m

High point 525 m at 16 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Jabal Al Miqsha, Jabal Naselah, Jabal Abu Samasimah.

As Simsimānīyah climb · starts at 64.4 km

5.9 km at 3.2% · 189 m
250300350400m2.1%2.4%3.5%7.0%0 km123455.9 km405 msteepest 7.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
41% main road · 33% motorway · 8% major road · 6% minor road
Main roads
95.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
33.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Sharjah - Kalba Road (16 km), Al Watan Road (15 km), E44 (6 km), D30 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
28% climbing · 22% descending · 50% flat
Steep sections
3.1 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 18% at 0 km
Longest descent
4.9 km from 23.4 km, dropping 260 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: 32 km, from 32 km to 64 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 24 kmHabib Beirut · restaurant · 60 m off route
  2. 29.5 kmStarbucks · café · on the route
  3. 29.5 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 29.5 kmADNOC · petrol station · 160 m off route
  5. 31.5 kmKiosk · 130 m off route
  6. 63.6 kmnaseem al howailat · supermarket · 30 m off route
  7. 63.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
  8. 75.1 kmAl Yamm Cafe · café · 100 m off route
  9. 75.1 kmDrinking water · 170 m off route
  10. 75.1 kmToilets · 140 m off route
  11. 79.4 kmStones and eagles cafe · kiosk · 70 m off route
  12. 83.4 kmCafé · on the route
  13. 83.9 kmToilets · 90 m off route
  14. 83.9 kmHatta Pharmacy LLC. · pharmacy · 30 m off route
  15. 85 kmZOOM · convenience store · 130 m off route
  16. 85 kmEmarat · petrol station · 120 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 24 km — Hanging Garden Kalba (attraction)
  • 31.5 km — Wildlife observation (viewpoint)
  • 43.3 km — Wahla Fort (castle)
  • 49 km — Jabal Naselah (peak, 178 m)
  • 80.9 km — Tower (viewpoint)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
4½–6 hours riding
Season
January with temperatures around 23°C.
Best months
Dec to Mar — daily highs of 25–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water 32 km from 31.5 to 63.6 km
  • 95.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 33.8 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more

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

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