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Around Al Fujayrah via Kalba

Al Fujayrah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

93 km
Distance
1,283 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,283 m
Distance
93 km
0100200300400m0 km2040608093 km312 m · highest, at 1.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Riders fit enough for a long 93 km ride with 1283 m of climbing.

A 93 km loop in the Hajar Mountains from Al Fujayrah with 1283 m climbing.

This 93.4 km loop starts at Al Fujayrah and heads north to Wahala at 18.9 km. It continues to Al Maqt'a, Al Quala'a, and Kalba at 40 km, passing several small places in quick succession. The route then travels past Ihfarah at 54.2 km before looping back towards Al Fujayrah. The climbing is spread out, with notable climbs early on between km 0.3 and 6.9 and further climbs between km 56.7 and 90.1. The highest point is 314 m around km 1.9, and the route descends to 1 m near Kalba. The longest descent is nearly 5 km from km 12.3 with a drop of 83 m. Most of the 93 km is paved (98%) with a mix of main roads (44%), motorways (31%), minor roads (9%), major roads (8%), quiet streets (7%), and a short path (1%). There are 76 km on main roads without a cycle lane and 21 km on roads with posted speeds of 80 km/h or more. Key named roads include Sharjah - Kalba Road for 28.1 km. The longest stretch without a café, shop, or water is 30.9 km from the start, with facilities appearing near km 30 to 44, including a café, restaurants, a supermarket, toilets, and a petrol station. Mountain peaks near the route include Jabal Hafarah at 112 m near km 53 and Jabal Al Khasfah at 464 m near km 71.

Highlights

  • Wahala Fort near km 19
  • Kalba at 40 km
  • Jabal Hafarah at 53 km
  • Climb with max 19.2% gradient at km 78

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Wahala 18.9 km
  2. Al Maqt'a 35.4 km
  3. Al Quala'a 38.2 km
  4. Khawr Kalba 38.4 km
  5. Al Mafraq 38.7 km
  6. Al Nighala 38.9 km
  7. Al Bardi 39.6 km
  8. Al Aoud 39.6 km
  9. Kalba 40 km
  10. Al Sidrah 40.4 km
  11. Al Bateen 40.4 km
  12. Al Qadesia 40.4 km
  13. Hitteen 41.1 km
  14. Al Musalla 41.1 km
  15. Al Khuwair 41.3 km
  16. Al Mughaider 42.2 km
  17. Al Mahatta 42.4 km
  18. Al Bhaies 42.6 km
  19. A'quola 42.6 km
  20. Darweshia 42.9 km
  21. Al Husen 43.4 km
  22. Suhaila 44 km
  23. Ihfarah 54.2 km
  24. Al Uqdah 60.4 km
  25. Minazif 91.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.3 km1.6 km80 m5.1 %13.9 %314 m
—5.2 km1.7 km91 m5.4 %12.1 %263 m
—26.3 km1.5 km45 m3.1 %6.4 %95 m
—56.7 km5 km110 m2.2 %3.2 %169 m
—62.1 km2.5 km98 m4 %8.3 %270 m
—67.4 km2.8 km82 m2.9 %6.9 %281 m
—72.7 km1.4 km42 m2.9 %3.9 %116 m
Al Fujayrah climb75.7 km2.6 km195 m7.5 %19.2 %278 m
—83.6 km1.4 km91 m6.4 %13 %268 m
—86.1 km1.9 km70 m3.8 %6.9 %233 m
—88.3 km1.8 km99 m5.6 %8.5 %313 m

High point 314 m at 1.9 km; low point 1 m. Passes beneath Jabal Hafarah, Jabal Al Khasfah.

Al Fujayrah climb · starts at 75.7 km

2.6 km at 7.5% · 195 m
100150200250m13%1.7%0 km122.6 km265 msteepest 13.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
44% main road · 31% motorway · 9% minor road · 8% major road
Main roads
76 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
21 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Sharjah - Kalba Road (28 km), Mohammed Bin Zayed City (6 km), Kalba Beach Road (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
27% climbing · 24% descending · 50% flat
Steep sections
6.5 km over 5% · 2.6 km over 8% · 1.6 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 16.5% at 78.4 km
Longest descent
4.8 km from 12.3 km, dropping 83 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: 31 km, from 0 km to 31 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 30.9 kmKiosk · 90 m off route
  2. 32.9 kmStarbucks · café · on the route
  3. 32.9 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 33 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
  5. 36.1 kmSharjah Coop · supermarket · 210 m off route
  6. 42 kmAl Zaytoon · pharmacy · 60 m off route
  7. 42.8 kmBent Al Noketha Restaurant · restaurant · 60 m off route
  8. 72.7 kmMara Lounge · restaurant · 40 m off route
  9. 77.5 kmHabib Beirut · restaurant · 110 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 19.1 km — Wahla Fort (castle)
  • 30.7 km — Wildlife observation (viewpoint)
  • 35.8 km — Visit Center of Khor Kalba Mangrove Reserve (attraction)
  • 43.3 km — Kalba Fort (castle)
  • 77.5 km — Hanging Garden Kalba (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
February with temperatures around 27°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: 30.9 km from start
  • 76 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 21 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or more
  • Steepest 500 m at 16.5% gradient near km 78

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

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