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Masafi Loop via Dibba and Al Badiyah Fort

Masafi, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Saturday 18th January 2025

112 km
Distance
1,296 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,296 m
Distance
112 km
0200400600800m0 km255075100112 km603 m · highest, at 103.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Cyclists suited for a long 112 km ride with moderate climbing of 809 m in mixed mountain and coastal terrain.

112 km loop ride in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, starting and finishing in Masafi with 809 m climbing.

Starting from Masafi at about 0.5 km, the route heads through Al Baha and Al Khalabiya before reaching Dibba Al Fujairah at 38.8 km. The initial climb is 1.1 km long with an average gradient of 3.8%, gaining 42 m to 494 m height. The road surface is mostly paved (97%) with no gravel, and the majority (91%) is on major roads. The route covers 102.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes and 69 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or above. Cyclists continue through Khor Fakkan around 74 km where the altitude drops to 3 m at 75.3 km. Further climbs include a 13.3 km gradual ascent averaging 4.6%, peaking at 642 m near 97.7 km, followed by smaller climbs. There are many small settlements en route like Al Murabah and Sharm, with bike shops near km 69. There are several cafés and shops along the way, but note the longest stretch without cafés, shops or water is 17.8 km from km 4.5 to 22.3. Toilets and petrol stations are available at various points around the route. Notable peaks near the road include Aqabat al Hadid at 171 m near 43 km and Jabal al Habil at 288 m near 62.4 km. The ride is a mix of mostly flat and gentle climbing sections with some steeper parts over 5% lasting 5.8 km and a maximum gradient over 10% briefly. The largest continuous descent lasts 5.2 km between 103.7 km and the finish.

Highlights

  • Start and finish in Masafi
  • Peak near km 97.7 at 642 m
  • Passes Khor Fakkan at 74 km
  • Wadi Al Abadilah hiking trails near 17 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Baha 10 km
  2. Al Khalabiya 10.2 km
  3. Al Ghūnah 14.2 km
  4. Abadilah 19.3 km
  5. Sharmatah 20.2 km
  6. Al Halah 21.6 km
  7. Al Rifa 36.3 km
  8. Al Kazan 36.3 km
  9. Waset 37.2 km
  10. Al Rashidiyah 37.4 km
  11. Al Muhallab 37.8 km
  12. Al Murabah 37.8 km
  13. Dibba Al Fujairah 38.8 km
  14. Sambraid 39 km
  15. Akamiya 40.7 km
  16. Al Ras 41.6 km
  17. Al Ghurfa 41.6 km
  18. Rol Diba 42.6 km
  19. Al Fiqait 45.2 km
  20. Rul Dadna 50.5 km
  21. Al Aqqah 57 km
  22. Sharm 60.8 km
  23. Haqil 63.4 km
  24. Nehay 63.6 km
  25. Al Badīyah 64.6 km
  26. Zubarah 68.1 km
  27. Lulayyah 69.1 km
  28. Al Mudaifi 73 km
  29. Al Hayawah 73.9 km
  30. Khor Fakkan 74 km
  31. Al Rifa'a 74.2 km
  32. Al Khaledya 75.7 km
  33. Al Burdi 77.5 km
  34. Al Musalla 78.4 km
  35. Al Qadsia 83.8 km
  36. Al Yarmouk 84.7 km
  37. Al Hutain 84.9 km
  38. Ar Rufaysah 86.7 km
  39. Shis 99 km
  40. Daftah 107.2 km
  41. Ghadf 109.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0 km1.1 km42 m3.8 %8 %494 m
—77.7 km1.7 km56 m3.3 %5.5 %70 m
Dibba Al-Hisn84.3 km13.3 km614 m4.6 %10.2 %642 m
—100 km2.4 km76 m3.2 %6.1 %641 m
—107.5 km3.5 km88 m2.5 %3.4 %450 m

High point 642 m at 97.7 km; low point 3 m. Passes beneath Aqabat al Hadid, Jabal Dadna, Jabal al MInab.

Dibba Al-Hisn · starts at 84.3 km

11.1 km at 5.9% · 657 m
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< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
91% major road · 4% quiet street · 2% main road · 1% minor road · 2% unmapped
Main roads
102.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
69 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
23% climbing · 25% descending · 52% flat
Steep sections
5.8 km over 5% · 1.1 km over 8%
Longest descent
5.2 km from 103.7 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 5 km to 22 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 3.2 kmAl Dahreez · bakery · 30 m off route
  2. 22.3 kmADNOC · petrol station · 40 m off route
  3. 37.7 kmWater tap · 100 m off route
  4. 41.4 kmZOOM · convenience store · 50 m off route
  5. 41.4 kmENOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  6. 56 kmestacoza seafood · restaurant · on the route
  7. 64.3 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  8. 64.7 kmNew Al Jeel Supermarket & Spices Mill · supermarket · 60 m off route
  9. 65.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  10. 69.5 kmBike shop · 40 m off route
  11. 73.5 kmCafteria Al Shabab · café · 30 m off route
  12. 73.5 kmBin Moosa Medical Pharmacy · pharmacy · 90 m off route
  13. 78.4 kmin minde cafe · café · 360 m off route
  14. 84.6 kmKhorfakkan Hospital · hospital · 450 m off route
  15. 88.4 kmSharjah Coop · supermarket · 60 m off route
  16. 100.3 kmToilets · 100 m off route
  17. 100.5 kmMohamed Al Yoha Supermarket · supermarket · 100 m off route
  18. 110.5 kmAl Aswaq · supermarket · 50 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 17.4 km — Wadi Al Abadilah hiking trails (attraction)
  • 64.3 km — Al Badiyah Fort (castle)
  • 73.1 km — Khorfakkan Beach (picnic site)
  • 88.4 km — Reservoir. Observation deck (viewpoint)

At the start and finish

  • Al Aswaq · supermarket · 580 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
4–5½ hours riding
Season
Jan
Best months
Nov to Mar — daily highs of 22–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 17.8 km (km 4.5 to 22.3)
  • 102.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 69 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or above

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

14 photographs from the road

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