Road · United Arab Emirates
Fujairah to Shinas
A hilly 48 km road cycling out-and-back route from Fujairah through Sufayri, Hatta and Hayl, with 559 m of climbing over the As Simsimānīyah climb. Most of it (43.4 km) is on main roads without a cycle lane, 1.7 km where the limit is 80 km/h or more.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides for confident riders at ease in traffic
- Distance
- 47.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 559 m
- Riding time
- 1½–2½ hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Mostly main roads
- Food & water
- Longest gap 20 km
- Best months
- Dec to Mar
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start and finish
- Fujairah
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 559 m
- 48 km
Route description
- Fujairah
- As Simsimānīyah climb
- Sufayri
- Hatta
- Hayl
- Huwaylat
- Al Wa'ab
- Fujairah
The route starts from Al Fujayrah and passes through Sufayri at 20.4 km and Hatta at 22.1 km before reaching Huwaylat at 39 km. It covers almost entirely paved roads with 98% tarmac and only 1% gravel or unpaved surface. Most of the 47.9 km ride is on main roads (87%), with some sections on major roads, quiet streets, and minor roads. The D30 road is the longest named road segment at 5.1 km.
The first half includes most of the climbing, with a 5.9 km climb beginning at 8.8 km that gains 189 m at an average gradient of 3.2%, reaching an altitude of 407 m. Other shorter climbs follow shortly after passing Hatta and around Huwaylat, with gradients ranging from 2.4% to 4.7%. The highest point is at 32.7 km at 407 m. Descents total 32% of the route including a longest descent of 5.7 km dropping 184 m starting at 33 km. The route has long stretches on main roads without cycle lanes, including 43.4 km total, and a 1.7 km section on fast roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
Cafés, shops, and water can be found near the first 27.9 km of the route, including Al Yamm Cafe at 19.9 km and a convenience store at 23.7 km. After 27.9 km there is a 19.6 km stretch without any café, shop or water. Toilets are located near 19.6 km and 24.7 km, with a viewpoint called Tower also off route by 212 m at 24.7 km. A petrol station is located close to 8.2 km. The route lies beneath the 550 m peak of Jabal Abu Samasimah near 23.7 km.
Why ride this route?
- The shortest of the 10 rides from Fujairah, yet it climbs 559 m.
- Climbs the As Simsimānīyah climb (5.9 km at 3.2 %).
- Tops out at 407 m, 32.7 km in.
- A 5.7 km descent dropping 184 m.
Highlights
- Climb starting at 8.8 km with 189 m gain
- Viewpoint Tower near 24.7 km
- Peaks near Jabal Abu Samasimah
- Longest descent 5.7 km dropping 184 m
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Simsimānīyah climb | 8.8 km | 5.9 km · 189 m · 3.2 % · max 8.9 % | 5.9 km · 189 m · 3.2 % | 407 m |
| Unnamed climb | 21.1 km | 1.7 km · 40 m · 2.4 % · max 4 % | — | 367 m |
| Unnamed climb | 28.9 km | 2.1 km · 81 m · 4 % · max 5.8 % | — | 386 m |
| Unnamed climb | 31.5 km | 1.2 km · 54 m · 4.7 % · max 7.7 % | — | 407 m |
| Unnamed climb | 44.5 km | 1.1 km · 43 m · 3.9 % · max 6.1 % | — | 278 m |
As Simsimānīyah climb · full ascent, starts at 8.8 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Traffic, surface and gradient
This is not a cycle-track route: 91% is on main roads without a cycle lane, 1.7 km of it where the limit is 80 km/h or more. Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with faster traffic.
- Roads
- 87% main road · 4% major road · 4% quiet street · 3% minor road · 2% other roads and tracks
- Main roads
- 43.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 1.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- D30 (5 km)
- Surface
- Paved: 98% of the route is mapped as paved, 1% as unpaved.
- Gradient
- 32% climbing · 32% descending · 35% flat
- Steep sections
- 2.6 km over 5% · 0.7 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 17% at 0 km
- Longest descent
- 5.7 km from 33 km, dropping 184 m
Food, water and services
The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 20 km, from km 28 to 48. Along the route: 12 cafés and restaurants, 3 shops, 1 water point, 1 petrol station and 5 public toilets.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 8.1 kmnaseem al howailat · supermarket · 30 m off route
- 8.2 kmADNOC · petrol station · 40 m off route
- 19.5 kmHatta Pharmacy LLC. · pharmacy · 40 m off route
- 19.6 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 19.9 kmAl Yamm Cafe · café · 70 m off route
- 19.9 kmDrinking water · 150 m off route
- 23.7 kmHatta adventures · convenience store · 330 m off route
- 24.7 kmToilets · 270 m off route
- 27.3 kmCafé · on the route
Worth a stop
- 24.7 km — Tower (viewpoint)
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 19.6 km from 27.9 km
- 43.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 1.7 km on fast roads with 80 km/h speed limits
- Gravel or unpaved surface 1% of route
