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Khor Fakkan to Dibba Al-Fujairah

Khor Fakkan, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

65 km
Distance
861 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Khor Fakkan to Dibba Al-Fujairah

Elevation profile

Total ascent
861 m
Distance
65 km
0200400600m0 km204065 km518 m · highest, at 57.5 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists prepared for 65 km with moderate climbing and long sections without services.

65 km out-and-back cycle in the Hajar Mountains starting at Al Ghamarah, UAE, with 861 m climbing.

Starting at Al Ghamarah near Masafi, the route heads through several small towns including Al Ghūnah at 13.4 km, Al Baha at 17.3 km, and Yalah at 21 km before reaching Ash Shubah at 24.2 km. The route climbs steadily in two notable sections: one from 13.2 to 15.6 km with an average gradient of 7.2% and a maximum of 14.7%, then another shorter climb near Yalah. The profile peaks at 519 m around 42 km before descending back towards the start. The surface is predominantly paved (99%) with a minimal 1% gravel or unpaved section. Roads include 46% minor roads, 26% major roads, and 25% main roads, including a stretch on the Masafi-Dibba Road for over 16 km. However, 32.6 km are on main roads without cycle lanes and 15 km are on roads with 80 km/h or greater limits, requiring attention. Facilities are sparse between 4.5 km and 61 km with the longest stretch of over 56 km without cafés, shops, or water. At the start, there are petrol stations and a hospital nearby in Masafi. Two restaurants are noted just off the route near the start and finish. The route passes beneath Jabal Shemah at 35 km, rising to a highest point at around 42 km.

Highlights

  • Climb from 13.2 km at 7.2% avg gradient
  • Passes Jabal Shemah at 35.2 km
  • Highest point 519 m at 42 km
  • Longest stretch with no amenities: 56.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Ghūnah 13.4 km
  2. Al Baha 17.3 km
  3. Yalah 21 km
  4. Ash Shubah 24.2 km
  5. Sidr 27.6 km
  6. Al Jaroof 32 km
  7. Sha'biyyat Qabr al Yahūdī 39.3 km
  8. شعبيات قبر اليهودي 39.3 km
  9. Al Tayyibah 45.3 km
  10. Al Khalabiya 47.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.2 km1.1 km42 m3.8 %6.1 %497 m
Al Ghūnah climb13.2 km2.4 km175 m7.2 %14.7 %505 m
—20.6 km1.6 km54 m3.5 %5.6 %518 m
—32 km1.3 km59 m4.7 %7.6 %437 m
—37 km2.9 km64 m2.3 %2.9 %438 m
—40.2 km1.8 km82 m4.5 %7 %519 m
Al Ghamarah climb50.8 km5.9 km189 m3.2 %6.9 %518 m

High point 519 m at 42 km; low point 328 m. Passes beneath Jabal Shemah.

Al Ghūnah climb · starts at 13.2 km

4.9 km at 4.8% · 235 m
300350400450500m2.0%1.8%3.4%3.2%5.7%3.4%2.3%0 km12345678.4 km506 msteepest 5.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Al Ghamarah climb · starts at 50.7 km

5.9 km at 3.2% · 189 m
350400450500m2.7%5.6%4.0%1.8%0 km123455.9 km517 msteepest 5.6%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
46% minor road · 26% major road · 25% main road · 2% quiet street
Main roads
32.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
15 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Masafi-Dibba Road (16 km), Dibba Truck Road (16 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
29% climbing · 30% descending · 41% flat
Steep sections
4.1 km over 5% · 1.1 km over 8% · 0.9 km over 10%
Longest descent
5.6 km from 7.7 km, dropping 183 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: 57 km, from 5 km to 61 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 2.9 kmADNOC · petrol station · on the route
  2. 3.3 kmAden Mandi Restaurant · restaurant · on the route
  3. 4.5 kmSupermarket · 60 m off route
  4. 61 kmAl Dahreez · bakery · 60 m off route
  5. 64.1 kmEmarat · petrol station · 270 m off route
  6. 64.1 kmMasafi Hospital · hospital · 140 m off route

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Out & back
Riding time
2½–3½ hours riding
Season
Oct
Best months
Nov to Mar — daily highs of 22–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest no café, shop or water: 56.5 km from 4.5 km to 61 km
  • 32.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 15 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limits
  • Gravel or unpaved 1% of route

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

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