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Khasab to Dibba Coast Road and the Zip-Line Climb

Khasab, Musandam, OmanRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Saturday 15th March 2025

93 km
Distance
1,040 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Khasab to Dibba Coast Road and the Zip-Line Climb

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,040 m
Distance
93 km
0100200300m0 km2040608093 km265 m · highest, at 36.6 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a long 93 km ride with moderate to steep climbs totaling 856 m ascent.

A 93 km out-and-back coastal ride from Khasab in Musandam, Oman, with 856 m climbing and steep sections near the zip-line climb.

The route starts at Al Jeer and follows the coast road passing villages including Tibat, Bukha, and al Harf before reaching the zip-line climb sections. The path is predominantly on main roads, notably 78 km on the Khasab - Tibat Road, mostly paved, with a small portion of gravel and track. Climbing occurs mostly in two main sections: a moderate climb of 177 m over 3.1 km starting at 26 km, and a steeper climb of 256 m over 2.1 km from 33.2 km that reaches the highest point at 265 m near 35.3 km beneath Jabal al Harf. Descents of nearly 3 km follow, with gradients up to 18.9%. Services are limited for almost 31 km between 14 and 45 km so riders should plan accordingly. Punctuated facilities include fast food near 14 km and 68 km, a restaurant at 47 km, petrol stations around 12.6 and 47.4 km, plus toilets close to 26, 49 and 65 km. Water can be found at 65 km beside a tap.

Highlights

  • Zip-line climb near 35.3 km at 265 m elevation
  • Jabal al Harf peak nearby at 404 m
  • Bukha Fort near 14.5 km
  • Longest named road: Khasab - Tibat Road, 78.3 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed· crosses into Oman

  1. Tibat 4.3 km
  2. Ghamḑā’ 9.4 km
  3. Fadgha 10.8 km
  4. Bukha 13.7 km
  5. Al Jādī 17 km
  6. al Harf 27.9 km
  7. Ţaff ar Rakham 34.7 km
  8. Wa‘ab Mubārak 39.1 km
  9. Qada 39.6 km
  10. Wa`ab Salim 39.8 km
  11. Sharqi 40.2 km
  12. Mūkhī 53.6 km
  13. Ḩannā 56.9 km
  14. Al Jari 64.7 km
  15. Hil 68.7 km
  16. Ḩill al Gharbīyah 69.6 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—24.1 km1.4 km50 m3.7 %9.4 %58 m
Jabal Mustah26 km3.1 km177 m5.6 %9.3 %192 m
Jabal al Harf33.2 km2.1 km256 m12.2 %21.6 %265 m
Mūkhī climb55.2 km3 km181 m6 %11.9 %187 m

High point 265 m at 35.3 km; low point 0 m. Passes beneath Jabal Mustah, Jabal al Harf, Jabal Haragah.

Jabal Mustah · starts at 26 km

3.1 km at 5.7% · 174 m
50100150m9.2%4.4%0 km123.1 km189 msteepest 9.2%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Jabal al Harf · starts at 33.2 km

2.2 km at 11.8% · 259 m
50100150200250m12%0 km12.1 km264 msteepest 12.4%

Mūkhī climb · starts at 55.2 km

3.1 km at 5.9% · 182 m
50100150m8.4%0 km123.0 km188 msteepest 8.4%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
91% major road · 4% quiet street · 3% track · 1% minor road
Main roads
80.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
45.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Khasab - Tibat Road (78 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
18% climbing · 18% descending · 64% flat
Steep sections
6.3 km over 5% · 3.3 km over 8% · 1.7 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 18.9% at 35.4 km
Longest descent
2.9 km from 30.4 km, dropping 175 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 14 km to 45 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 12.6 kmBukha Service Station · petrol station · 40 m off route
  2. 14.1 kmFast food · 190 m off route
  3. 14.3 kmBukha Hospital · hospital · 260 m off route
  4. 26.2 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  5. 45.5 kmLulu Hyper Market · supermarket · 210 m off route
  6. 45.5 kmPharmacy · pharmacy · 150 m off route
  7. 47.4 kmResturant Dhabi Elyamen · restaurant · 40 m off route
  8. 47.4 kmQarah Filling Station · petrol station · 60 m off route
  9. 48.9 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  10. 64.8 kmConvenience store · 80 m off route
  11. 65.4 kmWater tap · on the route
  12. 65.4 kmToilets · on the route
  13. 68.6 kmFast food · 40 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 47.7 km — Ferry, 190 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 14.5 km — Bukha Fort (castle)
  • 28.7 km — Jabal Mustah (peak, 223 m)
  • 45.3 km — Khasab Fort (castle)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Out & back
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
March
Best months
Dec to Mar — daily highs of 23–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 30.9 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 14.1 to 45 km
  • 80.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 45.3 km on roads with posted limits of 80 km/h or more
  • 3.3 km gravel or unpaved sections

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

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