Road · United Arab Emirates
Wadi Shees Climb from Dibba
- 59 km
- 1,699 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,699 m
- 59 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists prepared for a long 59 km route with 1715 m climbing including sustained steep gradients.
59.3 km loop climb from Dibba in the Hajar Mountains with 1715 m elevation gain.
This 59.3 km loop starts in Dibba and passes through several places including Mayya at 1.2 km, Al Harr at 3.9 km, and Tawiyean at 8.2 km. The route begins with a 1.2 km climb averaging 6.6% gradient, gaining 78 m to 516 m elevation. It proceeds through multiple smaller climbs and the longest of 8.3 km beginning at 36.4 km climbs 1034 m at an average gradient of 12.5%, reaching the highest point at 1468 m near 44.6 km. The road surface is 97% paved with minor roads for 84% of the distance and some main roads including 6.1 km without a cycle lane. The route features 33% climbing with significant sections over 5%, 8%, and 10% gradient. There is a long descent of 8.6 km dropping 1027 m beginning at 46.3 km. Facilities are sparse with a petrol station near 9 km but no cafés, shops, or water for 47.7 km from 9 km to 56.7 km. Notable points near the route include archaeological Site 8 - 2 beehive tombs and peaks such as Jabal As Sowdah and Jabal Yibir / Jabal Al-Mebrah.
Highlights
- Climb to 1468 m peak at 44.6 km
- Longest descent of 8.6 km dropping 1027 m
- Archaeological site at 19.8 km
- Passes near Jabal Yibir (1527 m) at 44.2 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0 km | 1.2 km | 78 m | 6.6 % | 8.2 % | 516 m |
| — | 16.7 km | 1.9 km | 57 m | 2.9 % | 4.9 % | 292 m |
| Jabal As Sowdah | 29.8 km | 5.2 km | 346 m | 6.7 % | 12.5 % | 517 m |
| — | 36.4 km | 8.3 km | 1034 m | 12.5 % | 18.9 % | 1468 m |
| — | 52.4 km | 1.5 km | 75 m | 5 % | 7.4 % | 507 m |
Jabal As Sowdah · starts at 29.8 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 84% minor road · 11% main road · 3% quiet street · 2% track
- Main roads
- 6.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 5.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Al Shohadaa Road (6 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 33% climbing · 35% descending · 32% flat
- Steep sections
- 13.9 km over 5% · 9.9 km over 8% · 8.1 km over 10%
- Longest descent
- 8.6 km from 46.3 km, dropping 1027 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 48 km, from 9 km to 57 km.
Food, water and shops
- 9 kmADNOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
Worth a stop
- 19.8 km — Site 8 - 2 beehive tombs (archaeological site)
- 34.3 km — Jabal As Sowdah (peak, 635 m)
- 44.2 km — Jabal Yibir / Jabal Al-Mebrah (peak, 1527 m)
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 3½–4½ hours riding
- February with temperatures around 17°C.
- Nov to Mar — daily highs of 22–28 °C in those months
Know before you go
- No café, shop or water for 47.7 km between 9 km and 56.7 km
- 6.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 5.8 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
- 9.9 km of gradients over 8% including 8.1 km over 10%