View of Wadi Ghul Canyon – Gravel road towards the summit loop from Al Hamra

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View of Wadi Ghul Canyon – Gravel road towards the summit loop from Al Hamra

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View of Wadi Ghul Canyon – Gravel road towards the summit loop from Al Hamra

06:39

80.5km

1,990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 38.9 km for 314 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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246 m

Al Hamra Old Village and Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Dilapidated oasis of Al Hamra. Large number of mud houses, some of which are well preserved. Some renovated. Small, worthwhile museum

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27.9 km

Steep Gravel Road in the Hajar Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very steep gravel section on compact ground. Due to the steepness, most of the bike has to be pushed.

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40.4 km

View of Jebel Shams and down into the canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can enjoy a splendid view of the Jebel Shams peak, the highest in Oman, and the surrounding canyon.

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42.0 km

View of Wadi Ghul Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Highest point. Coffee next to it.

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52.6 km

Gravel road towards the summit

Highlight • Trail

You can continue up here on a road bike, but be warned - it's bumpy! Go very slowly and carefully if you do not have wide tyres.

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54.3 km

Cafeteria (Café)

Highlight • Cafe

58.3 km

Jebel Shams ascent

Highlight • Climb

Big road climb! Great on a road bike, but essential if you want to visit the gravel towards the top.

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80.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.0 km

4.54 km

1.66 km

376 m

Surfaces

61.9 km

17.2 km

1.28 km

191 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,000 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

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View of Wadi Ghul Canyon – Gravel road towards the summit loop from Al Hamra

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View of Wadi Ghul Canyon – Gravel road towards the summit loop from Al Hamra

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Steep Gravel Road in the Hajar Mountains

View of Jebel Shams and down into the canyon

View of Wadi Ghul Canyon

Gravel road towards the summit

Cafeteria (Café)

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