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632 m
374 m
8,68 km
Megtekintve 7095 alkalommal, letöltve 230 alkalommal
közel Wa‘bayn, Al Fujayrah (United Arab Emirates)
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8,68 kmSzintemelkedés
391 mNehézségi szint
Mérsékeltlefelé
391 mMax elevation
632 mTrailrank
49
4
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374 mTrail type
LoopKoordináták
1140Uploaded
2016. január 29.Recorded
január 2016merlin81260 Minden jog fenntartva
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A nice wadi hike of about 10km with plenty of boulder hopping and a little scrambling. The start point is near the base of the Jebel Yibir hill climb, which can be accessed by 2wd via the village of Al Tawian.
As you approach the base of Jebel Yibir turn left onto a track leading to the farms and park near the electricity pylon. The start of the wadi is behind the farms about 1km from the parking spot. Just follow the track down from the parking spot towards the farms. The start of the wadi is behind the furthest farm. As you make your way up the wadi look out for the numerous caves in the wadi walls. If you are lucky you may see bats or swallows in them. Take the left option (straight on) at the first fork in the wadi and at the second fork take the right option (note - there is a large cave to your left at this point). More boulder hopping over dry waterfalls and scoured rock brings you to another cave area. If hiking here after rain many of the scoured rock pools will be filled with water.
Eventually, after about 5km you will intersect a track. Look out for some interesting rocks with fossilised shells just before the track.
Here you have a choice. Return the way you came or take the track to your right to climb out of the wadi for some great views over the surrounding area. If taking this option just follow the track and it will take you back to the farms and your vehicle. Usual precautions for hiking in the hills, plenty of fluids and snacks, and sun protection.
As you approach the base of Jebel Yibir turn left onto a track leading to the farms and park near the electricity pylon. The start of the wadi is behind the farms about 1km from the parking spot. Just follow the track down from the parking spot towards the farms. The start of the wadi is behind the furthest farm. As you make your way up the wadi look out for the numerous caves in the wadi walls. If you are lucky you may see bats or swallows in them. Take the left option (straight on) at the first fork in the wadi and at the second fork take the right option (note - there is a large cave to your left at this point). More boulder hopping over dry waterfalls and scoured rock brings you to another cave area. If hiking here after rain many of the scoured rock pools will be filled with water.
Eventually, after about 5km you will intersect a track. Look out for some interesting rocks with fossilised shells just before the track.
Here you have a choice. Return the way you came or take the track to your right to climb out of the wadi for some great views over the surrounding area. If taking this option just follow the track and it will take you back to the farms and your vehicle. Usual precautions for hiking in the hills, plenty of fluids and snacks, and sun protection.
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xpsixx 2016. febr. 9.
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A very good hike. Recommend!
merlin81260 2016. okt. 3.
3rd October - UPDATE.
I intended to do Cave-tastic yesterday but was met by two members of the UAE army at the end of the black top approach road at the base of Jebel Yibir. After requesting our IDs and a search of our vehicles they advised that we could not hike in that direction (Cave-tastic) or ascend the mountain road to the top of Jebel Yibir for the farm hikes. Our only allowable option was to head towards 'Knee-popper' and do some hiking there.
This did not appear to be a permanent checkpoint but if heading in this direction it may be advisable to have a back up plan.
DavidSth. 2016. nov. 30.
Just had the same experience. At the makeshift checkpoint he pointed to the knee popper area and said ''OK.'' He said it's military training.
I did the knee popper, went higher and came down the other side next morning only to be accosted by 2 military guys who seemed genuinely shocked at the sight of a westerner hiking the wadis. They searched my bags, took me to my car, and searched that too! Not the norm for the UAE is it, as a country which actively promotes its natural landscape as a tourist destination?
Took me back to my Saudi days, when getting caught with a rucksack, binocs, and a GPS invariably meant a visit to the local police station and a thorough ID check. WTF?
merlin81260 2016. dec. 2.
Yes, it is disappointing, bit by bit the great hiking areas are getting closed down :(
merlin81260 2016. dec. 2.
If in that area again try the Wadi Khabb Half Hike. To make it interesting, when you reach the high point and descend past the little farm and join the black top road, crossover the road, work your way around and down into the wadi to make your way out.
DxB13 2016. dec. 29.
Nice! https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/cave-tastic-12098873/photo-7415429
Ebrahim Alnuaimi 2017. jan. 18.
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Its easy path and if there is water it will be great the path has many caves but Sheri Village trail has bat caves allot.
antleo85 2018. jan. 6.
No longer able to access the area, the Army is stopping you and sending you the other side...
Piero Che 2018. febr. 25.
I went there and I have been stopped by the UAE Army, I spoke with them using my poor Arabic and they nicely explained to me that this area is restricted......
Hasan K 2020. márc. 20.
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Cool route, enjoyed it.
MaeQ 2020. okt. 27.
Is this trail open for public?
Angela Dubai 2021. jan. 9.
Did anyone to recently?
Angela Dubai 2021. jan. 15.
This half of it today, where the Wadi folks we got stuck with a deep dip and couldn't see how to to get up on the other side. We were families.with children, so decided to turn around. My suggestion nis to walk till the Wadi folks, then turn around.
taniahannah777 2021. aug. 15.
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Loved the bouldering! The part of the loop which returns you to the start is a mostly gravel and involves uphill and downhill climbing. Makes it quicker to come back which helps as it gets sunnier.
'Rainbow Hiker' Patrick Vijay D'Silva 2022. szept. 4.
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https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/yibir-caves-loop-hike-fujairah-112535131
We hiked this trail yesterday and we explored more to reach the top village.
It was a good hike.
The caves are interesting but not deep or big, and Yes, there are bats living in them,