Nazwa loop 64

Route overview

Riders of most abilities: 63.7 km with only 115 m of climbing makes this an easy, near-flat day.

A flat 63.7 km loop from Nazwa in the Hajar Mountains, with just 115 m of climbing across Al Dafain, Al Fayah and Mahafiz.

The loop starts in Nazwa, beneath the 200 m peak of Qarn Nazwa, and rises very gently over the opening 11 km to the highest point of the ride at 174 m. That high point is barely 50 m above the lowest ground on the route, so the gradient is more a slow tilt than a climb. A cafeteria sits beside the road at 12 km, the only refreshment point marked before the finish. From there the road runs out to Al Dafain at 21.7 km and on to the village of Al Fayah at 32 km, the outer part of the loop. Just over half of the day's 115 m of gain has been used by halfway, which leaves the return equally undemanding. Mahafiz comes at 45.2 km, close to the lowest point of the route at 123 m, and the final 18 km turn back towards the start. Nazwa is reached at 62.6 km, with three restaurants and cafeterias grouped at 63.2 km to close the ride.

Highlights

• Qarn Nazwa, the 200 m peak above the start
• High point of 174 m reached at 10.9 km
• Al Dafain, Al Fayah and Mahafiz on the loop
• Three cafés and restaurants at the finish in Nazwa

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Loop

Riding time

2–3 hours riding

Season

February was recorded at 14 °C, June at 34 °C, so the cooler winter months are the more comfortable choice.

Know before you go

• No café or shop listed between 12 km and the finish, some 51 km
• June recording reached 34 °C; carry plenty of water

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