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Around Ras al-Khaimah via Baighit

Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Created from a ride on Monday 21st March 2022

62 km
Distance
1,488 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Around Ras al-Khaimah via Baighit

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,488 m
Distance
62 km
05001,0001,5002,000m0 km204062 km1,634 m · highest, at 35.6 kmStartFinish

Route overview

Suitable for experienced cyclists looking for a mountainous ride with substantial climbing over 60 km.

A 62 km ride from Ras al-Khaimah into the Hajar Mountains with 1475 m climbing on paved roads.

Starting in Atmar near Ras al-Khaimah, the route heads through Ad Daqayiq and Lahsa in Wadi Jib before reaching Baighit at 29.5 km. From km 9.3, a sustained climb of 25 km ascends 1353 m with an average gradient of 5.4% and a maximum of 8.8%, reaching a high point of 1640 m at 34.4 km. The road is fully paved, mainly minor roads totaling 58.2 km and 1.6 km on quiet streets. The longest named road is Jais Road ridden for 54.7 km. The highest peaks near the road include Jabal ar Rahrah at 1691 m just past 34 km, and Jabal Maqatail at 1556 m near 31.4 km. After the climb, a long descent of 21.9 km follows, dropping 1212 m. Along the route there are no shops or water sources for 35.7 km between 1.5 km and 37.2 km, but three toilets are present near 0 km, 27 km, and 45.2 km. A petrol station at 1.5 km offers refuelling. A restaurant lies just off-route at 37.2 km near a viewpoint at 1484 m elevation. The route offers a challenging mountain ride on main and minor roads with mountain views in March.

Highlights

  • Jabal ar Rahrah near 34 km at 1691 m
  • Sustained 25 km climb averaging 5.4%
  • Jabal Maqatail peak at 1556 m, 31 km
  • Viewpoint at 1484 m, 37 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Ad Daqayiq 6.7 km
  2. Lahsa, Wadi Jib 13.4 km
  3. Baighit 29.5 km
  4. Dafalas 31.9 km
  5. Wassab 45.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Jebel Yibir9.3 km25 km1353 m5.4 %8.8 %1640 m

High point 1640 m at 34.4 km; low point 170 m. Passes beneath Jibal Asmat As Siʻeli, Jabal Maqatail, Jabal ar Rahrah.

Jebel Yibir · starts at 9.3 km

25.5 km at 5.3% · 1357 m
4006008001,0001,2001,4001,600m4.8%5.0%5.2%6.3%5.7%5.8%7.1%7.6%4.9%7.1%6.1%6.1%7.0%6.1%7.2%6.0%4.3%7.8%2.3%0 km123456789101112131415161718192021222324.4 km1,643 msteepest 7.8%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
97% minor road · 3% quiet street
Fast roads
13.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Jais Road (55 km), Defalas Road (3 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
46% climbing · 40% descending · 15% flat
Steep sections
16.5 km over 5% · 0.8 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 12.2% at 0 km
Longest descent
21.9 km from 35.6 km, dropping 1212 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: 36 km, from 2 km to 37 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  2. 1.5 kmADNOC · petrol station · 110 m off route
  3. 27 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 37.2 km1484 By Puro (Jebel Jais) · restaurant · on the route
  5. 45.2 kmToilets · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 31.4 km — Jabal Maqatail (peak, 1556 m)
  • 37.1 km — 1484m (viewpoint)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
Mar
Best months
Nov to Mar — daily highs of 23–29 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • No café, shop or water for 35.7 km from 1.5 km to 37.2 km
  • 13.7 km on fast roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit

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

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