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Must see things along the 45 km
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COMMERCIAL STRIP PRINCE ABDULMUHSIN HOSPITAL
An Ancient City
AlUla Central is the urban heart of AlUla and is a hive of commercial activity. There are many shops, restaurants, and public parks where you will find residents going about their daily lives.
Approximately 15KM into your cycle from Alfareed roundabout, you will be able to see the Northern lookout fort of the ancient city of Qurh. Once a bustling hub on the Syrian-Hajj route, Qurh was hailed by Almuqaddasi, a 9th-century traveler, as the largest city after Mecca. Today it is undergoing meticulous research and archaeological endeavors to uncover the secrets of the past. The echoes of its rich history still resonate with local residents, and special emphasis has been placed on preserving the ruins.
JABAL AL A’ALKED ﺟﺒﻞ ﻋﻠﻜﺪ
MOUNTAIN VIEWS
VIEW TO OLD QURH
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ﺟﺒﻞ ﻋﻠﻜﺪ JABAL AL A’ALKED
Rest Area ﻣﺤﻄﺔ ﺳﻜﺔ ﺣﺪﻳﺪ اﻟﺤﺠﺎز اﻟﺒﺪاﺋﻊ ALBADAE’ STATION
AlUla INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Rest Area
These are the most common trees you will see as you cycle through the AlUla desert. These are majestic trees that stand with their feathery foliage, spiny branches, creating an umbrella-like silhouette. They are resilient and hardy trees that need little water which enables them to withstand the harsh desert climate. They have small yellow flowers, and sometimes can be found with their spiral shaped seed pods hanging from their branches or scattered on the ground. These resilient desert dwellers offer animals shade and respite from the hot desert sun.
Now if you turn to face South East, you will be facing Qurh – the ancient city that thrived before Old Town. It will only take you a few hours by bike from Old Town to Qurh today. But years ago, it would have taken almost half a day to travel from Old Town to Qurh with a camel caravan.
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AlUla SOUTH GAS STATION
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Volcanoes of the Past
Ruby Dock
In the distance, you can see a large, flat, dark plateau, like a giant table towards the sky. These are evidence of volcanoes in AlUla. Around 10 million years ago, an enormous bubble of magma rose from deep inside the Earth. This super hot molten rock reached the surface forcing cracks in the sandstone and pushing the liquid rock to the surface. Here it formed dozens of volcanoes. They erupted across the land, spewing lava for hundreds of kilometers. This lava, known as basalt, is very hard and takes a long time to break down, which is why
Rumex Vesicarius Ruby Dock is a fascinating plant that adds a touch of botanical charm to your explorations. Also known as Bladder Dock, this resilient herbaceous perennial boasts vibrant green leaves with a distinctive blister-like appearance. The flowers are also green but with a red tinge. Their fruit is red, giving this plant a burst of colour. Found along the cycle track, Rumex Vesicarius thrives in the arid landscapes adapting to the desert environment with ease.
ﺟﺒﺎل ﺣﻤﻴﺮا HAMIRA MOUNTAINS رأس اﻟﺨﻴﻤﺔ RAS AL KHAIMAH
( ﻣﺤﻄﺔ اﻟﻤﺸﻬﺪ )ﻣﺤﻄﺔ ﺳﻜﺔ ﺣﺪﻳﺪ اﻟﺤﺠﺎز
RAILWAY CYCLING STATION
MASHAD STATION
ﺟﺒﻞ اﻟﺤﻤﻪ JABAL HAMMA
ﻗﻠﻌﺔ ﻫﺎﺷﻢ HASHEM CASTLE
ﺟﺒﺎل اﻟﺨﺮﻳﺸﺎء JEBAL ALKHURAYSHAA
ﺟﺒﺎل اﻟﻨﻌﻴﻀﺎت JEBAL AL NUAYDAT
THE CAMEL CUP Rest Area
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On a clear day, if you stop at the view icons marked on your map and look North West, you will be able to see some of AlUla Old Town far off in the distance.
Rest Area
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Acacia Trees
View to Old Town
VIEW TO OLD TOWN
MOUNTAIN VIEWS
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The Modern City of AlUla
As you start your cycle, and head south away from AlUla Central, you will cycle past the last part of the Oasis and start to move through the residential neighborhood of AlUla South. Civilizations have made cities for centuries now, and in AlUla we are lucky to have examples of cities from many different eras.
AlUla SOUTH CYCLING STATION
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ALULA CYCLING TRACK
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House Sparrow
Laughing Dove
Arabian Green� Bee Eater
White-spectacled Bulbul
Fan-footed Gecko
Gazelle
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SOUTH WHEELS SEGMENT
Jump on your bike and embark on a thrilling 45-kilometer cycling odyssey!
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Taking you all the way from the AlFareed Roundabout in AlUlA Central, to the legendary Camel Cup grounds where the pulse of a prestigious camel race quickens the desert air. This isn't merely a cycle track; it's a journey through shifting landscapes that guard the secrets of ancient heritage sites, each turn revealing a tapestry woven with the threads of history. Ruby Dock (Rumex Vesicarius)
As your pedals carve through the terrain, anticipate the awe-inspiring transitions and immerse yourself in the whispers of the past. Don't just ride, relish—because every 5 kilometers, a rest stop beckons, promising not only respite but a chance to savor the anticipation of what lies ahead. Unleash the adventurer within and let the wheels of your bicycle carry you into this extraordinary expedition.
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IMPORTANT LINES
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Ambulance
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Road Traffice Assistance
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