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Khor Fakkan – Dibba Al-Hisn

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

106 km
Distance
1,162 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Khor Fakkan – Dibba Al-Hisn

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,162 m
Distance
106 km
0200400600800m0 km255075106 km592 m · highest, at 20.3 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Cyclists suited to a longer 106 km route with moderate climbing totalling 1162 m.

106 km loop in UAE's Hajar Mountains from Khawr Fakkan with 1162 m climbing, passing numerous towns including Masafi and Dibba Al Fujairah.

Starting from Khawr Fakkan near the coast, the route quickly passes through Al Rifa'a, Al Hayawah, Al Hutain, and Al Burdi before beginning its main climb at 3 km. This first climb lasts 13.6 km averaging 4.3% gradient, reaching 606 m near Jabal Daftah close to 21.4 km. The route then descends for nearly 5 km dropping 225 m before tackling two shorter climbs, one 4.9 km long gaining 135 m and another 1.3 km long with a gain of 41 m around Masafi and Al Khalabiya. The highest point of 625 m is reached near 21.4 km. The road surface is 97% paved with the majority on major roads (92% of the route) and some minor and quiet streets. Main roads without cycle lanes cover 97.7 km, including 66.5 km with posted limits of 80 km/h or above. The longest named roads include Masafi-Dibba Road for 35 km and Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road for over 21 km. Food and drink are available at several points, notably cafés and restaurants around the start and finish, as well as near Masafi, Dibba Al Fujairah, and along the route. There is a 17.9 km stretch without café, shop, or water from 34.7 km to 52.6 km. The descending section and some climbs vary in steepness, with a maximum gradient of 18.2% on the first climb. The route features an observation deck near a reservoir at 7.3 km and hiking trails near Wadi Al Abadilah just under 48 km. The return to Khawr Fakkan completes the loop passing towns such as Dibba Al Fujairah, Al Aqah, and Haqil before arriving back at the start. Temperatures recorded during April and October range between 30 to 32 °C.

Highlights

  • Climb near Jabal Daftah at 606 m
  • Observation deck at 7.3 km
  • Wadi Al Abadilah hiking trails at 47.8 km
  • Al Badiyah Fort near 94.6 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Khor Fakkan 2.1 km
  2. Al Hutain 2.5 km
  3. Al Burdi 3 km
  4. Al Yarmouk 3.4 km
  5. Ar Rufaysah 5.8 km
  6. Shis 18 km
  7. Daftah 26.3 km
  8. Ghadf 28.2 km
  9. Al Ghamarah 29.3 km
  10. Masafi 30.8 km
  11. Al Khalabiya 40.4 km
  12. Al Baha 40.4 km
  13. Al Tayyibah 40.6 km
  14. Al Ghūnah 44.5 km
  15. Abadilah 49.6 km
  16. Al Halah 51.6 km
  17. Al Rifa 66.8 km
  18. Al Rashidiyah 67.8 km
  19. Al Muhallab 68.2 km
  20. Dibba Al Fujairah 69.2 km
  21. Sambraid 69.5 km
  22. Akamiya 71.1 km
  23. Al Ghurfa 71.9 km
  24. Al Ras 72.1 km
  25. Rol Diba 73.1 km
  26. Al Fiqait 75.6 km
  27. Dhadna 79.7 km
  28. Rul Dadna 80.9 km
  29. Dadna 84.5 km
  30. Al Aqqah 87.3 km
  31. Aqqah 87.5 km
  32. Al Aqah 87.9 km
  33. Sharm 91.2 km
  34. Haqil 93.9 km
  35. Nehay 93.9 km
  36. Al Badīyah 95.1 km
  37. Zubarah 98.4 km
  38. Lulayyah 99.6 km
  39. Al Mudaifi 103.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Al Burdi climb3 km13.6 km580 m4.3 %18.2 %606 m
—26.5 km4.9 km135 m2.7 %6.8 %497 m
—34.4 km1.3 km41 m3.1 %7.1 %518 m

High point 625 m at 21.4 km; low point 3 m. Passes beneath Jabal Daftah, Aqabat al Hadid.

Al Burdi climb · starts at 3 km

13.6 km at 4.3% · 580 m
100200300400500600m3.3%5.8%3.2%5.4%8.7%5.3%2.5%2.6%11%0%0%0%0 km12345678910111213.6 km606 msteepest 11.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
92% major road · 2% quiet street · 1% minor road · 1% main road · 2% unmapped
Main roads
97.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
66.5 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), Omar Bin Al Khattab Street (6 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
19% climbing · 23% descending · 58% flat
Steep sections
5.1 km over 5% · 1.1 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 10% at 13.3 km
Longest descent
4.9 km from 21.9 km, dropping 225 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 35 km to 53 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 1.9 kmفيفا · supermarket · 80 m off route
  2. 2.1 kmAl Fouj · café · 90 m off route
  3. 3 kmAl Enwan medical center · hospital · 160 m off route
  4. 6.5 kmWishi · restaurant · 100 m off route
  5. 19.4 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  6. 19.6 kmMohamed Al Yoha Supermarket · supermarket · 60 m off route
  7. 29.3 kmAl Aswaq · supermarket · 70 m off route
  8. 33.2 kmADNOC · petrol station · on the route
  9. 33.6 kmAl Dahreez · bakery · 50 m off route
  10. 67 kmDibba Hospital · hospital · 300 m off route
  11. 68.2 kmStarbucks · café · 90 m off route
  12. 71.7 kmENOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  13. 86.2 kmestacoza seafood · restaurant · 50 m off route
  14. 86.2 kmADNOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  15. 94.6 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  16. 95.1 kmNew Al Jeel Supermarket & Spices Mill · supermarket · on the route
  17. 96 kmADNOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  18. 103.2 kmCafé · 30 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 7.3 km — Reservoir. Observation deck (viewpoint)
  • 47.8 km — Wadi Al Abadilah hiking trails (attraction)
  • 94.6 km — Al Badiyah Fort (castle)
  • 102.8 km — Waterfall (attraction)

At the start and finish

  • Thai gate Khorfakkan · restaurant · 160 m
  • BaskinRobbins · ice cream · 220 m
  • فيفا · supermarket · 590 m
  • Al Fouj · café · 790 m
  • Al Safeer Centre · supermarket · 760 m

Practical information

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

Know before you go

  • 17.9 km without café, shop or water from 34.7 to 52.6 km
  • 97.7 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 66.5 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
  • Steepest 500 m segment at 10% gradient at 13.3 km

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

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