# Yakoruda–Treshtenik–Semkovo–Vodolaza: Bike Route B08 Canonical page: https://semkovo.org/routes/b08-yakoruda-treshtenik-semkovo-vodolaza/ Updated: 2026-10-19 Publisher: Matthias Zeitler Expert 47.5 km bike ride near Semkovo: Yakoruda–Treshtenik–Semkovo–Vodolaza. Directions, a topographic map and elevation profile; 5–10 hours. Starts at Yakoruda market parking. [Mountain biking](https://semkovo.org/cycling/) / B08 An all-day circuit joins the high contour below Suhoto, Semkovo Hut and Vodolaza, with two hard singletrack sections. **Time**: 5–10 hours **Difficulty**: Expert **Distance**: 47.5 km **Ascent**: ↑ 1680 m **Start**: Yakoruda market parking **Route**: Loop Expert riders with all-day stamina, T4 skills and carrying capacity. **Arrange transfers to and from Yakoruda; Saturday market parking is unavailable. A Semkovo Hut start adds the agreed Coliving connection to the totals.** [Map & elevation profile](https://semkovo.org/routes/b08-yakoruda-treshtenik-semkovo-vodolaza/#route-map)[Route directions](https://semkovo.org/routes/b08-yakoruda-treshtenik-semkovo-vodolaza/#directions)[Interactive route map](https://semkovo.org/map/?route=B08) ## Route map Follow the line marked B08. Loop. [![T11 / The long western rides](https://semkovo.org/maps/T11-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/maps/T11.webp) T11 / The long western rides · B05 visits Manovi Kolibi, Toritsa and Vodolaza. B08 adds the high crossing to Semkovo. [View full map](https://semkovo.org/maps/T11.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=B08) ## Elevation profile ![B08 elevation profile](https://semkovo.org/maps/B08.webp) B08 elevation profile · Complete ride · 47.5 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: 885–2013 m. Route measurements & alternative starts **47.5 km · 1,360 m ascent · 5–10 hours · advanced, R1/R2/T4 · high effort, KFN8.** Start and finish at **Yakoruda market parking**. Mapped profile: 47.51 km, 1,680 m terrain-model ascent. Original guide estimate: 47.5 km, 1,360 m ascent. These are separately published figures; the profile uses terrain-model heights. Complete ride · 47.5 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: Expert.** Expert riders with all-day stamina, T4 skills and carrying capacity. The big one combines the high contour below Suhoto with the Vodolaza descent. Two hard singletrack sections, rough roads and sustained climbing fill a proper mountain day. The broad time range is a reason to start early, not to plan on the fastest end. **Ride:** climb from Yakoruda to **Treshtenik at 13.4 km**, then **Nehtenitsa at 17.5 km**. Visit the **Mochura** spur and take the waterworks contour west. Road becomes trail around **26.4 km**; join the yellow/green descent at **27.5 km** and continue to **Semkovo Hut**. Head east, take the sharp left at **32.3 km** and climb. Turn right at **37.4 km**, then head south by **Toritsa around 38 km**. Keep to the main forest roads, turn left at **42.2 km**, and enter **Vodolaza at 44.4 km**. Cross the road near **45.4 km** and return to town using the designated railway crossing beyond **46.3 km**. **Arrange park access in advance:** the high singletrack below Suhoto crosses national-park terrain, where a marked walking path does not automatically permit bicycles. Agree the exact route, date and group with the Directorate before riding. **June–September** is the usual window, subject to snow and weather. Refill around Semkovo Hut and carry a full day's food. Avoid old event side-trails between Toritsa and Vodolaza; use the main-road line. Saturday market parking is unavailable. ## 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/) [![T12 / Yakoruda Ultra](https://semkovo.org/maps/T12-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/routes/b12-yakoruda-ultra/) Expert · B12 ### [Yakoruda Ultra](https://semkovo.org/routes/b12-yakoruda-ultra/) 5–10 hours 44.5 km · ↑ 1540 m · Loop From Yakoruda central square · transport to the start Expert groups prepared for carrying, blocked tracks and severe erosion. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b12-yakoruda-ultra/) [![T07 / Semkovo–Treshtenik rides](https://semkovo.org/maps/T07-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/routes/b01-treshtenik-semkovo-below-suhoto-lake/) Expert · B01 ### [Treshtenik–Semkovo, Below Suhoto Lake](https://semkovo.org/routes/b01-treshtenik-semkovo-below-suhoto-lake/) 3–6 hours 32.4 km · ↑ 970 m · Loop From Treshtenik parking · transport to the start Expert riders on T4 singletrack; expect steep rock and possible carrying. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b01-treshtenik-semkovo-below-suhoto-lake/) [![T10 / Yakoruda–Treshtenik](https://semkovo.org/maps/T10-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/routes/b13-yakoruda-treshtenik-2/) Experienced · B13 ### [Yakoruda–Treshtenik 2](https://semkovo.org/routes/b13-yakoruda-treshtenik-2/) 3–6 hours 29.3 km · ↑ 980 m · Loop From Yakoruda market parking · transport to the start Fit regular riders ready for a long climb and remote forest-road descent. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b13-yakoruda-treshtenik-2/)