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Fujairah – Shinas via Mudayrah

Fujairah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

83 km
Distance
739 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Fujairah – Shinas via Mudayrah

Elevation profile

Total ascent
739 m
Distance
83 km
0100200300400500m0 km20406083 km454 m · highest, at 20.5 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with moderate climbing and longer distances of 83 km.

83 km loop in the Hajar Mountains from Al Fujayrah with 739 m climbing.

Starting at Al Fujayrah, the route heads northwest through the villages of Yaif (7.8 km), Al Qor (12.3 km), reaching Al Qor new village at 14.7 km. The first climbs occur early: a 2 km stretch gaining 52 m at 2.6% average gradient starting near 2.9 km, and further climbs of 3.2 km and 1.5 km with gradients around 3%, topping out at 456 m near 20.2 km. The route passes through Mudayrah (30.5 km) and Al Warqa (35.2 km), reaching Masfut and Shariyah between 37 and 38 km, continuing past Hayl and Hatta to Sufayri (46.1 km) and Suhaylah (52.6 km). Later climbs include 2.4 and 1.2 km sections with gradients up to 4.3%. The return includes Huwaylat (68.3 km), Al Wa'ab and Munay before finishing back at Al Fujayrah. The surface is 97% paved with 3% gravel or unpaved, mostly on main, minor, and motorway roads. There are 21.4 km on main roads and a total 53.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes, including 17 km on roads posted 80 km/h or faster. Notable long stretches without shops, cafes, or water extend 18.1 km between 50.2 km and 68.3 km. Facilities such as cafes, shops, and water are mainly near the first half and several villages along the route.

Highlights

  • Climb up to 456 m near 20.2 km
  • Passes Masfut Museum and Old Castle at 37 km
  • Viewpoint Tower near 44 km
  • Jabal Ruwayshid peak near 54.6 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Yaif 7.8 km
  2. Al Qor 12.3 km
  3. Al Qor (new village) 14.7 km
  4. Mudayrah 30.5 km
  5. Al Warqa 35.2 km
  6. Masfut 37.3 km
  7. Shariyah 37.6 km
  8. Hayl 43.1 km
  9. Hatta 44.5 km
  10. Sufayri 46.1 km
  11. Suhaylah 52.6 km
  12. Huwaylat 68.3 km
  13. Al Wa'ab 73.6 km
  14. Munay 76.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—2.9 km2 km52 m2.6 %4.1 %362 m
—15.1 km3.2 km96 m3 %4.7 %419 m
—18.7 km1.5 km42 m2.9 %3.9 %456 m
—40.8 km1.4 km44 m3.2 %5.8 %410 m
—57.7 km2.4 km84 m3.5 %5.6 %386 m
—60.6 km1.2 km52 m4.3 %7.6 %409 m
—73.3 km1.5 km44 m3 %6.4 %278 m

High point 456 m at 20.2 km; low point 208 m. Passes beneath Jabal Laim, Jabal Al Abyad, Jabal Abu Samasimah.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
26% main road · 26% minor road · 24% motorway · 15% major road
Main roads
53.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
17 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
E44 (12 km), Al Watan Road (8 km), Sharjah - Kalba Road (6 km), Al Rabet Street (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
22% climbing · 24% descending · 54% flat
Steep sections
1.7 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 20.6% at 0 km
Longest descent
5.6 km from 63.2 km, dropping 182 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: 18 km, from 50 km to 68 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 12.2 kmConvenience store · 160 m off route
  2. 12.2 kmDrinking water · 190 m off route
  3. 23.5 kmRestaurant · 300 m off route
  4. 24.8 kmMadrid Foodstuff Trading · convenience store · 70 m off route
  5. 34.9 kmMasfut Hospital · hospital · 160 m off route
  6. 38.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 42.4 kmStones and eagles cafe · kiosk · on the route
  8. 46.7 kmAl Yamm Cafe · café · 60 m off route
  9. 46.7 kmDrinking water · 170 m off route
  10. 47 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  11. 47 kmHatta Pharmacy LLC. · pharmacy · 60 m off route
  12. 50 kmBike shop · 270 m off route
  13. 68.3 kmADNOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  14. 68.5 kmnaseem al howailat · supermarket · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 37 km — Masfut Museum and Old Castle (castle)
  • 44 km — Tower (viewpoint)
  • 54.6 km — Jabal Ruwayshid (peak, 438 m)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2½–3½ hours riding
Season
Feb, Mar, Oct
Best months
Dec to Mar — daily highs of 25–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 18.1 km without café, shop or water between 50.2 km and 68.3 km
  • 53.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 17 km on roads posted 80 km/h or faster
  • 1.9 km track or unpaved road section

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

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