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Al Fujayrah to Al Buraymi

Sha'biyyat Milāḩ, Hajar Mountains, United Arab EmiratesMixed

132 km
Distance
1,398 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Mixed
Surface
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On the road: Al Fujayrah to Al Buraymi
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,398 m
Distance
132 km
0200400600800m0 km50100132 km663 m · highest, at 57.5 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Cyclists prepared for a long 132 km ride with 1398 m of climbing mainly in the first half.

132 km mountain cycling route in the Hajar Mountains, UAE and Oman, starting and finishing at Sha'biyyat Milāḩ.

Starting from Sha'biyyat Milāḩ, the route heads east passing through Huwaylat at 8.7 km, reaching Suhaylah at 22.9 km and Ad Daymaniyah at 32.4 km before arriving at Al Khalw at 46.6 km. The route features climbing predominantly in the first half, with a total elevation gain of 1398 m. Key climbs include a 5.8 km climb starting at 9 km with an average gradient of 3.3% reaching 408 m elevation, and several shorter climbs including one reaching 663 m at 55.9 km. Road surfaces are mostly paved (83%) but include 16% gravel or unpaved sections. The roads consist of 59% main road, 22% minor road, and some track and quiet street sections. Notably, 75.3 km is on main roads, with 94.7 km without a cycle lane and 3.3 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The route crosses from the UAE into Oman and back. Towns passed in Oman include Rayy (53.2 km), Ash Shuwayhah (69.7 km), Al Karbī ash Sharqīyah (86.4 km), Al Karbi (90.4 km), Sayh ad Damaniyyah (96.7 km), and Al Wajajah (100.4 km). There is a stretch of 21.7 km without a cafe, shop, or water between 26.7 km and 48.4 km. Available facilities include petrol stations at 26.7 km, 101.9 km, and 120 km, a cafe at 20.4 km (off-route 280 m), and water access points at 48.4 km, 53.2 km, 69.7 km, and 88.1 km. The route reaches its highest point at 665 m at 72.3 km, beneath Jabal Ruwayshid at 106.6 km and near Jabal Rihab at 28.3 km. The longest descent is 5.9 km starting from 116.8 km, dropping 174 m. The ride is suited to those ready for a long distance with moderate climbing, mainly uphill in the first half. Recorded temperatures are 30°C in November.

Highlights

  • Climb to 663 m peak at 55.9 km
  • Viewpoint near 66.3 km
  • Jabal Rihab mountain at 28.3 km
  • Hatta sign attraction at 104 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed· crosses into Oman

  1. Huwaylat 8.7 km
  2. Suhaylah 22.9 km
  3. Ad Daymaniyah 32.4 km
  4. Al Khalw 46.6 km
  5. Rayy 53.2 km
  6. Ash Shuwayhah 69.7 km
  7. Al Karbī ash Sharqīyah 86.4 km
  8. Al Karbi 90.4 km
  9. Sayh ad Damaniyyah 96.7 km
  10. Al Wajajah 100.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
As Simsimānīyah climb9 km5.8 km189 m3.3 %9.5 %408 m
—39.4 km3.1 km78 m2.6 %6.5 %405 m
—47.9 km2.5 km104 m4.1 %9.7 %546 m
—51.6 km4.3 km148 m3.5 %10.6 %663 m
—64.1 km4.2 km98 m2.3 %4.8 %598 m
—109.4 km2.5 km74 m2.9 %6.7 %376 m

High point 665 m at 72.3 km; low point 194 m. Passes beneath Jabal Rihab, Jabal Ruwayshid.

As Simsimānīyah climb · starts at 8.9 km

5.9 km at 3.2% · 189 m
250300350400m2.1%2.4%3.5%7.0%0 km123455.9 km405 msteepest 7.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
59% main road · 22% minor road · 15% major road · 2% quiet street
Main roads
94.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
3.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Al Saf-Al Shuwaiha Road (50 km), E44 (11 km), Al Aqar - Al Wajajah - Al Rawdah Road (7 km)
Surface
83% paved · 16% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
28% climbing · 28% descending · 44% flat
Steep sections
3.4 km over 5% · 0.9 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 16.7% at 0 km
Longest descent
5.9 km from 116.8 km, dropping 174 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: 22 km, from 27 km to 48 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 20.4 kmJuicy Fruity · café · 280 m off route
  2. 20.4 kmToilets · 280 m off route
  3. 26.7 kmAl Maha · petrol station · on the route
  4. 48.4 kmSpring · 30 m off route
  5. 53.2 kmDrinking water · 110 m off route
  6. 69.7 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 88.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  8. 101.9 kmShell · petrol station · on the route
  9. 108.3 kmHatta Wild Cafe · café · 300 m off route
  10. 108.3 kmBike shop · 290 m off route
  11. 120 kmADNOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  12. 120.2 kmnaseem al howailat · supermarket · 90 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 66.3 km — View (viewpoint)
  • 104 km — Hatta sign (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Mixed
Route shape
Out & back
Riding time
5½–8 hours riding
Season
Nov

Know before you go

  • 21.7 km without café, shop or water from 26.7 km
  • 94.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 3.3 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
  • 16% gravel or unpaved sections

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