Ras al-Khaimah – Khasab via Al Hayilah

Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

102 km
Distance: 1,789 m
Elevation gain: Hard
Difficulty: Paved
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On the road: Ras al-Khaimah – Khasab via Al Hayilah

Elevation profile

Total ascent: 1,789 m
Distance: 102 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a long 101.6 km ride with 1789 m of climbing in mountainous terrain.

101.6 km loop in UAE's Hajar Mountains from Ras al-Khaimah with 1789 m climbing.

Starting at Ras al-Khaimah, the route quickly ascends a 3.3 km climb from km 22, gaining 150 m at an average of 4.6%, reaching 433 m height. Following this, a longer climb begins at km 25.5, climbing 1218 m over 20.4 km at 6%, peaking at 1644 m near km 45.9 beneath Jabal ar Rahrah. A shorter climb follows at km 48.6 for 3 km, gaining 139 m. The road surface is 98% paved, with 95% on minor roads and 4% on quiet streets, including 64.5 km on Jais Road. There are 22.9 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The profile includes about 31% climbing, 29% descending, and 40% flat, with the longest descent lasting 20.9 km dropping 1201 m from km 55.3. Facilities include a petrol station at 13.9 km and toilets at km 12.3, 35, and 58.2. There is no café, shop, or water for 48.1 km between 48.5 km and 96.6 km. A restaurant and viewpoint at 48.5 km are slightly off route. The route passes through places including Lahsa, Wadi Jib at 25.9 km and Ad Daqayiq at 77.5 km, continuing to Al Hayilah, Al Miherbani, Jiddat Silayyah, and Al Feriya near the end. Peaks near the road include Jibal Asmat As Siʻeli at 700 m near km 17.4 and Jabal Maqatail at 1556 m near km 48.8.

Highlights

Long 20.4 km climb to 1644 m
Peak near Jabal ar Rahrah at 45.7 km
Viewpoint at 1484 m near 48.5 km
Longest descent of 20.9 km dropping 1201 m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

Lahsa, Wadi Jib 25.9 km
Ad Daqayiq 77.5 km
Al Hayilah 88.5 km
Al Miherbani 89.1 km
Jiddat Silayyah 91.1 km
Al Feriya 96.6 km

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
Ras al-Khaimah climb	22 km	3.3 km	150 m	4.6 %	14.1 %	433 m
Jebel Yibir	25.5 km	20.4 km	1218 m	6 %	10 %	1644 m
—	48.6 km	3 km	139 m	4.6 %	9.3 %	1643 m

High point 1644 m at 45.9 km; low point 72 m. Passes beneath Jibal Asmat As Siʻeli, Jabal ar Rahrah, Jabal Maqatail.

Ras al-Khaimah climb · starts at 22 km

3.3 km at 4.6% · 150 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Jebel Yibir · starts at 25.5 km

25.5 km at 5.3% · 1357 m

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 95% minor road · 4% quiet street
Fast roads: 22.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used: Jais Road (65 km), Defalas Road (3 km)
Surface: Paved throughout
Gradient: 31% climbing · 29% descending · 40% flat
Steep sections: 18.1 km over 5% · 1.8 km over 8% · 0.5 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 11.3% at 24.4 km
Longest descent: 20.9 km from 55.3 km, dropping 1201 m