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Kalba – Munay – Generator Hill

Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Last ridden Saturday 22nd November 2025

103 km
Distance
1,070 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Kalba – Munay – Generator Hill

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,070 m
Distance
103 km
0100200300400500600m0 km255075103 km490 m · highest, at 20.1 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Cyclists suited for a long 102.5 km ride with moderate climbing of 934 m.

102.5 km loop ride in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, starting and ending in Kalba with 934 m of climbing.

Starting in Kalba, the route heads towards Al Qilē'ī and Minazif before climbing gently for 1.9 km from 7.2 km (2.5% average gradient). It passes through Fayyad then climbs again for 2.1 km from 14.6 km at 2.3% average gradient. A longer climb of 2.9 km averaging 5.5% takes the route to near the highest point at about 20 km near Jabal Al Miqsha (400 m). The route then descends and continues through Harrah, Shia, and Al Uqdah. From 24.3 km, a moderate 2.9 km climb of 2.5% average starts. The loop continues passing Al Ghail, Al Saaf, and Al Maqt'a reaching a low point at 41.6 km of 2 m elevation. Between 42.7 km and 87.7 km there are no café, shop, or water facilities for 45 km. However, at 40.8 km just before this stretch, there is a Starbucks café and toilets nearby, along with petrol stations at 40.6 km and later at 87.7 km. The route passes Wahala Fort near 54.6 km and Jabal Naselah peak near 60.2 km. Later climbs include a 5.9 km climb averaging 3.2% from 75.3 km and a final short 1.6 km climb at 92.5 km averaging 2.8%. The route mostly follows main roads (67.2 km) and motorways (17.5 km) with 95% paved surface and some minor unpaved sections.

Highlights

  • Highest point near Jabal Al Miqsha at 508 m
  • Long 45 km stretch without café, shop or water
  • Wahala Fort near 54.6 km
  • Jabal Naselah peak near 60.2 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Qilē'ī 11.4 km
  2. Minazif 12.3 km
  3. Fayyad 14 km
  4. Harrah 18.2 km
  5. Shia 18.5 km
  6. Al Uqdah 31.3 km
  7. Al Ghail 38 km
  8. Al Saaf 38.2 km
  9. Al Maqt'a 39.4 km
  10. Al ‘Ayn al Ghumūr 47.8 km
  11. Wahala 54.5 km
  12. Um al Ghaf 60.9 km
  13. Al Naslah 63.6 km
  14. Rāfāq 65.7 km
  15. Fashrah 69.9 km
  16. Huwaylat 74.3 km
  17. As Simsimānīyah 85.2 km
  18. Sikhе̄bar 92.3 km
  19. Al Wa'ab 92.9 km
  20. Munay 95.7 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—7.2 km1.9 km49 m2.5 %4 %305 m
—14.6 km2.1 km49 m2.3 %5.2 %325 m
Generator Hill17 km2.9 km158 m5.5 %11.9 %485 m
—24.3 km2.9 km70 m2.5 %6.9 %267 m
—44.2 km1.6 km57 m3.6 %8.1 %92 m
As Simsimānīyah climb75.3 km5.9 km187 m3.2 %8.8 %406 m
—92.5 km1.6 km44 m2.8 %5.8 %278 m

High point 508 m at 20 km; low point 2 m. Passes beneath Jabal Al Miqsha, Jabal Naselah.

Generator Hill · starts at 17 km

3.8 km at 10.2% · 389 m
350400450500550600650700m9.3%27%0 km1233.8 km717 msteepest 27.4%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

As Simsimānīyah climb · starts at 75.3 km

5.9 km at 3.2% · 189 m
250300350400m2.1%2.4%3.5%7.0%0 km123455.9 km405 msteepest 7.0%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
67% main road · 17% motorway · 5% minor road · 5% other
Main roads
87.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
19 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Sharjah - Kalba Road (15 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
24% climbing · 24% descending · 52% flat
Steep sections
3.6 km over 5% · 0.9 km over 8% · 0.3 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 20.6% at 0 km
Longest descent
8.4 km from 28.1 km, dropping 222 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: 45 km, from 43 km to 88 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 37.4 kmKalba Health Center · clinic · 130 m off route
  2. 40.6 kmADNOC · petrol station · 30 m off route
  3. 40.8 kmStarbucks · café · 60 m off route
  4. 40.8 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  5. 42.7 kmKiosk · 80 m off route
  6. 87.7 kmADNOC · petrol station · 40 m off route
  7. 87.8 kmnaseem al howailat · supermarket · 40 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 42.9 km — Wildlife observation (viewpoint)
  • 54.6 km — Wahla Fort (castle)
  • 60.3 km — Jabal Naselah (peak, 178 m)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4 hours riding
Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec with temperatures from 23 to 32 °C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 24–26 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 45 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 42.7 km
  • 87.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 19 km on roads with posted limits of 80 km/h or more
  • 2% gravel or unpaved sections

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

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