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Nazwa Flat

Nazwa, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Saturday 25th January 2020

73 km
Distance
130 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Nazwa Flat

Elevation profile

Total ascent
130 m
Distance
73 km
050100150200m0 km20406073 km180 m · highest, at 61.2 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a flat, long-distance ride of moderate length.

A 73 km loop cycling route around Nazwa in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, with 125 m elevation gain on fully paved roads.

This 73 km loop starts and ends in the town of Nazwa, passing through Mahafiz at 18.4 km, Al Fayah at 40.4 km, and Al Dafain at 50.1 km. The route remains fully paved on main and major roads, with 87% on main roads and 11% on major roads, plus a short stretch on quiet streets. The profile is very flat, with elevation ranging from 119 m at 22.4 km to a high point of 180 m at 60.7 km, and total climbing of 125 m. The terrain is 94% flat, with only 0.1 km above 10% gradient. The longest descent is 1.7 km dropping 30 m from 61.5 km. Facilities at the start include supermarkets and restaurants. After leaving Nazwa, there is no café, shop, or water for over 40 km until Al Fayah. Along the route are a petrol station at 47.8 km and cafés at 60 and 72.2 km. The longest named roads are Mahafiz - Al Fayah Road for 23.4 km and Al Dhaid-Maliha Road for 4.9 km.

Highlights

  • Loop route from Nazwa
  • Passes through Mahafiz, Al Fayah, Al Dafain
  • Near peak Qarn Nazwa at 200 m
  • Longest named road: Mahafiz - Al Fayah Road 23.4 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Mahafiz 18.4 km
  2. Al Fayah 40.4 km
  3. Al Dafain 50.1 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
87% main road · 11% major road · 1% quiet street
Main roads
71.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
34.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Mahafiz - Al Fayah Road (23 km), Al Dhaid-Maliha Road (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
2% climbing · 4% descending · 94% flat

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: 40 km, from 0 km to 40 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 40.3 kmMavia Al Faya · restaurant · 50 m off route
  2. 47.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
  3. 60 km2 December Cafeteria · café · 80 m off route
  4. 72.2 kmAbdulla Al Kabi Cafétéria · restaurant · 160 m off route
  5. 72.2 kmDesert Mountain Supermarket · supermarket · 160 m off route

At the start and finish

  • Desert Mountain Supermarket · supermarket · 210 m
  • Nazwa Valley Grocery · supermarket · 210 m
  • Ghadeer Saeed Café & Restaurant · restaurant · 200 m
  • Abdulla Al Kabi Cafétéria · restaurant · 210 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2½–3½ hours riding
Season
January with temperatures around 15°C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • No café, shop or water for 40 km after Nazwa
  • 71 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 35 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits

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

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