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Khor Fakkan – Dibba Al-Hisn via Al Musalla

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

111 km
Distance
1,236 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Khor Fakkan – Dibba Al-Hisn via Al Musalla

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,236 m
Distance
111 km
0200400600800m0 km255075111 km612 m · highest, at 22.4 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Riders prepared for a long route with moderate climbing and some steep sections.

111 km loop route in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, starting and ending at Khawr Fakkan with 1236 m climbing.

The ride begins near Khawr Fakkan, passing Al Khaledya, Al Burdi and climbing 55 m over 1.7 km at 3.2% average gradient. Between km 8.7 and 19.3 there is a 10.6 km climb gaining 589 m averaging 5.5%, with a maximum gradient of 33.7%, reaching 618 m. The route continues past Shis, Daftah and Masafi before a smaller 4.5 km climb from km 32.1 gaining 137 m at 3% average, then a minor rise over 1.4 km with 40 m gain near Masafi. The majority of the 111 km loop is on paved roads: 92% on major roads including 69 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits and over 102 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The surface is 97% paved with no gravel. Notable road names are Masafi-Dibba Road for 35 km and Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road for 21 km. There is a longest stretch of 17.7 km without a café, shop or water from km 40.2 to 57.9. Facilities include numerous cafés and restaurants at places such as km 2.9, 12.1, 25.1, 73.5, and 91.6. Supermarkets and petrol stations are scattered along the route with the greatest selection near towns. Toilets and water taps are available near km 5, 24.9, 73.2, 92.5, and 99.9. A bike shop is located near km 105.1. The route rises quickly in the first half with 83% of the total climbing and is less steep later on.

Highlights

  • 10.6 km climb up to 618 m
  • Near peak Jabal Daftah (878 m) at 25.7 km
  • Masafi-Dibba Road for 35 km
  • Longest descent 5.7 km from 47.7 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Burdi 2.1 km
  2. Al Musalla 3.1 km
  3. Al Qadsia 8.3 km
  4. Al Yarmouk 9.3 km
  5. Al Hutain 9.5 km
  6. Ar Rufaysah 11.4 km
  7. Shis 23.5 km
  8. Daftah 31.8 km
  9. Ghadf 33.8 km
  10. Al Ghamarah 34.8 km
  11. Masafi 36.2 km
  12. Al Khalabiya 45.7 km
  13. Al Baha 45.7 km
  14. Al Tayyibah 45.9 km
  15. Al Ghūnah 49.7 km
  16. Abadilah 55 km
  17. Al Halah 56.8 km
  18. Al Rifa 72.1 km
  19. Al Rashidiyah 73.2 km
  20. Al Muhallab 73.5 km
  21. Dibba Al Fujairah 74.4 km
  22. Sambraid 74.8 km
  23. Akamiya 76.4 km
  24. Al Ras 77.3 km
  25. Al Ghurfa 77.3 km
  26. Rol Diba 78.3 km
  27. Al Fiqait 80.8 km
  28. Dhadna 84.8 km
  29. Rul Dadna 86.1 km
  30. Dadna 89.7 km
  31. Al Aqqah 92.7 km
  32. Aqqah 92.7 km
  33. Al Aqah 93.2 km
  34. Sharm 96.5 km
  35. Haqil 99.1 km
  36. Nehay 99.1 km
  37. Al Badīyah 100.3 km
  38. Zubarah 103.7 km
  39. Lulayyah 104.9 km
  40. Al Mudaifi 108.6 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—2.1 km1.7 km55 m3.2 %5.6 %69 m
Dibba Al-Hisn8.7 km10.6 km589 m5.5 %33.7 %618 m
—32.1 km4.5 km137 m3 %6.5 %497 m
—39.6 km1.4 km40 m2.8 %5.2 %518 m

High point 618 m at 19.4 km; low point 3 m. Passes beneath Jabal Daftah, Aqabat al Hadid.

Dibba Al-Hisn · starts at 8.7 km

11.1 km at 5.9% · 657 m
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What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
92% major road · 4% quiet street · 1% minor road · 1% path · 2% unmapped
Main roads
102.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
69.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Masafi-Dibba Road (35 km), Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road (21 km), Khorfakkan Road (15 km), E199 (8 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
22% climbing · 24% descending · 54% flat
Steep sections
6.3 km over 5% · 1.2 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 9.2% at 15.2 km
Longest descent
5.7 km from 47.7 km, dropping 235 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 40 km to 58 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 2.9 kmin minde cafe · café · 360 m off route
  2. 5 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  3. 12.1 kmWishi · restaurant · 120 m off route
  4. 24.9 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  5. 25.1 kmAlsad Ice Cream - Branch 2 · ice cream · 60 m off route
  6. 35 kmAl Aswaq · supermarket · 90 m off route
  7. 38.5 kmADNOC · petrol station · on the route
  8. 38.9 kmAl Dahreez · bakery · 110 m off route
  9. 71.6 kmAl Khaleej Markets · supermarket · 70 m off route
  10. 73.2 kmWater tap · 140 m off route
  11. 73.5 kmStarbucks · café · 80 m off route
  12. 81.8 kmCafé · 60 m off route
  13. 91.6 kmestacoza seafood · restaurant · 40 m off route
  14. 92.5 kmToilets · 270 m off route
  15. 100.3 kmIce Palace · restaurant · 30 m off route
  16. 105.1 kmBike shop · 40 m off route
  17. 107.4 kmADNOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  18. 109 kmBin Moosa Medical Pharmacy · pharmacy · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 12.7 km — Reservoir. Observation deck (viewpoint)
  • 53.1 km — Wadi Al Abadilah hiking trails (attraction)
  • 99.9 km — Al Badiyah Fort (castle)
  • 108.2 km — Waterfall (attraction)

At the start and finish

  • Thai gate Khorfakkan · restaurant · 270 m
  • BaskinRobbins · ice cream · 330 m
  • Al Safeer Centre · supermarket · 860 m
  • Just Fresh · fast food · 710 m
  • Just Burger · fast food · 730 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
Apr
Best months
Nov to Mar — daily highs of 22–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 17.7 km longest stretch without café, shop or water (km 40.2 to 57.9)
  • 102 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 69.4 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limits
  • Steep maximum gradient 33.7% on 10.6 km climb

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

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