# Treshtenik–Nehtenitsa Forest Loop: Bike Route B06 Canonical page: https://semkovo.org/routes/b06-treshtenik-nehtenitsa-forest-loop/ Updated: 2026-10-19 Publisher: Matthias Zeitler Medium 8.9 km bike ride near Semkovo: Treshtenik–Nehtenitsa Forest Loop. Directions, a topographic map and elevation profile; 1–2 hours. Starts at Treshtenik parking. [Mountain biking](https://semkovo.org/cycling/) / B06 Climb by road to Nehtenitsa, then return through the forest on a rocky descent with roots and steeper turns. **Time**: 1–2 hours **Difficulty**: Medium **Distance**: 8.9 km **Ascent**: ↑ 320 m **Start**: Treshtenik parking **Route**: Loop Regular cyclists confident braking on a rocky forest descent. **Arrange transfers to and from Treshtenik parking.** [Map & elevation profile](https://semkovo.org/routes/b06-treshtenik-nehtenitsa-forest-loop/#route-map)[Route directions](https://semkovo.org/routes/b06-treshtenik-nehtenitsa-forest-loop/#directions)[Interactive route map](https://semkovo.org/map/?route=B06) ## Route map Follow the line marked B06. Loop. [![T07 / Semkovo–Treshtenik rides](https://semkovo.org/maps/T07-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/maps/T07.webp) T07 / Semkovo–Treshtenik rides · Three rides start at Treshtenik. B01 crosses to Semkovo; B06 and B10 stay in the upper forest. [View full map](https://semkovo.org/maps/T07.webp) Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; terrain produced using Copernicus data and information funded by the European Union, EU-DEM layers [Open the selected route on the interactive map](https://semkovo.org/map/?route=B06) ## Elevation profile ![B06 elevation profile](https://semkovo.org/maps/B06.webp) B06 elevation profile · Complete ride · 8.9 km Terrain produced using Copernicus data and information funded by the European Union, EU-DEM layers Distance and ascent above follow the mapped route using terrain-model heights. Elevation: 1700–2006 m. Route measurements & alternative starts **8.9 km · 310 m ascent · 1–2 hours · moderate technical demand, R1/R2 · low effort, KFN4.** Start and finish at **Treshtenik parking**. Mapped profile: 8.94 km, 320 m terrain-model ascent. Original guide estimate: 8.9 km, 310 m ascent. These are separately published figures; the profile uses terrain-model heights. Complete ride · 8.9 km. Rounded labels on the original map or profile may differ slightly. The original guide estimates are retained here for comparison; use the full figures for your chosen starting point. ## Route directions **Who it’s for: Medium.** Regular cyclists confident braking on a rocky forest descent. Short enough for half a day, rough enough to hold your attention: this loop climbs by road and comes back through the forest. Roots, stones and steeper descending turns make it a step up from Mochura. **Ride:** turn right uphill at **0.4 km**, stay on asphalt at **2.3 km**, then turn right at **Nehtenitsa, 4.1 km**, towards Granchar. At **4.8 km**, take the meadow track right. Keep right by the shepherd huts and follow the rocky forest descent, staying on the main track at **6.2 and 6.8 km**. Cross the **Banenska stream** area, continue straight at **8.3 km**, then pass through the bungalow roads to the asphalt and your starting point. Refill at Nehtenitsa if the fountain is flowing. Fallen trees and the stream crossing can interrupt the descent. Keep to the open main route through the bungalow area and obey park signs on the upper section. ## Before you set off Check weather and access, carry the map offline and leave your route and expected return with someone at Coliving. Match technical terrain to your riding skills. Check access restrictions before setting out. [Mountain preparation](https://semkovo.org/essentials/#mountain-safety-and-insurance)[Find a local guide](https://semkovo.org/providers/#mountain-guides)[Save the full PDF guide](https://semkovo.org/guide/) ## Other rides to consider [Back to all rides](https://semkovo.org/cycling/) [![T07 / Semkovo–Treshtenik rides](https://semkovo.org/maps/T07-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/routes/b10-treshtenik-mochura-pond/) Easy · B10 ### [Treshtenik–Mochura Pond](https://semkovo.org/routes/b10-treshtenik-mochura-pond/) 1–2 hours 10.9 km · ↑ 330 m · Return ride From Treshtenik parking · transport to the start Leisure riders comfortable climbing on asphalt and ordinary gravel. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b10-treshtenik-mochura-pond/) [![T09 / Yakoruda & Vodolaza](https://semkovo.org/maps/T09-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/routes/b02-vodolaza-short-loop/) Expert · B02 ### [Vodolaza, Short Loop](https://semkovo.org/routes/b02-vodolaza-short-loop/) 1–2 hours 6.3 km · ↑ 380 m · Loop From Yakoruda mineral pool parking · transport to the start Riders confident on steep, loose descents and exposed turns. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b02-vodolaza-short-loop/) [![T09 / Yakoruda & Vodolaza](https://semkovo.org/maps/T09-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/routes/b14-yakoruda-dobrevi-nivi/) Expert · B14 ### [Yakoruda–Dobrevi Nivi](https://semkovo.org/routes/b14-yakoruda-dobrevi-nivi/) 1–2 hours 7.7 km · ↑ 380 m · Loop From Yakoruda central square · transport to the start Riders confident descending the steep Vodolaza hillside tracks. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b14-yakoruda-dobrevi-nivi/)