Hiking trail · Wadi Khabb, Fujairah
Ain Al Sharia
Cairns, a ridge walk and a rock carved with ancient petroglyphs.
- Distance
- 6.5km
- Elevation gain
- +338m
- High point
- 532m
- Time
- 3 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route
- Loop
Trail summary
The Ain Al Sharia hike at a glance
The Ain Al Sharia hike is a 6.5 km loop near Wadi Khabb in northern Fujairah in Fujairah, UAE, with about 338 m of climbing and a high point of about 532 m. Most groups take about 3 hours. We grade it Moderate: steep sections and loose rock, fine for regular walkers.
Updated 10 November 2026
Route
The map and the climb
Route shown for orientation. Your leader carries the full GPS track. Move along the profile to follow the climb on the map.
About the trail
What to expect
The loop starts below the palm grove of Ain Al Sharia, in a side valley of Wadi Khabb in the north of Fujairah. Stone cairns mark the way up out of the wadi and onto a ridge, which you follow with views across the folded mountains.
On the way round, look for a large rock carved with ancient petroglyphs of people and animals. The last stretch comes back along a dirt road past small farms and date palms.
What you'll see
- Ancient petroglyphs carved into the rock
- A ridge walk over the Fujairah mountains
- Palm groves and small farms in the wadi
Good to know
- Very little shade. We start early.
- Parts of the path are faint, so follow the cairns and your leader.
- Some loose rock on the climb and the descent.
Trailhead
We send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp the evening before. Meeting time 06:00.
Photos
Photo credits for Ain Al Sharia
- Ain Al Sharyah - Palm Grove - Wadi Ash Sharyah by IbrahimKumar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ghar Khail Petroglyphs - Next to Wadi Sawabi, a tributary of Wadi Khabb - Emirate of Fujairah - 2 by IbrahimKumar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wadi Ash Sharyah, tributary of Wadi Khabb - Lower course - 2 by IbrahimKumar, CC BY-SA 4.0
From Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized. Some show the area around the trail rather than the route itself.
Questions
Ain Al Sharia hike FAQ
How long is the Ain Al Sharia hike?
6.5 km, loop, with about 338 m of elevation gain. Allow about 3 hours at a steady pace, including breaks.
How difficult is the Ain Al Sharia hike?
We grade it Moderate: steep sections and loose rock, fine for regular walkers.
Where does the Ain Al Sharia hike start?
Below the Ain Al Sharia palm grove in Fujairah, near 25.60638, 56.15217. We send the exact meeting pin on WhatsApp the evening before, and groups meet at 06:00.
When is the best time to hike Ain Al Sharia?
Between October and April, starting at first light. From May to September it is too hot to hike safely.
Can I join a guided group on the Ain Al Sharia hike?
Yes. Trails runs guided small-group hikes on this route most weekends from October to April. Send us your name, WhatsApp number and how many people, and we get back to you with the next dates. AED 99 per person, and your first hike is free.