# Yakoruda–Treshtenik 2: Bike Route B13 Canonical page: https://semkovo.org/routes/b13-yakoruda-treshtenik-2/ Updated: 2026-10-19 Publisher: Matthias Zeitler Experienced 29.3 km bike ride near Semkovo: Yakoruda–Treshtenik 2. Directions, a topographic map and elevation profile; 3–6 hours. Starts at Yakoruda market parking. [Mountain biking](https://semkovo.org/cycling/) / B13 A long paved climb to Treshtenik leads into a remote forest-road descent through mountain hamlets and the Grashkina Mogila area. **Time**: 3–6 hours **Difficulty**: Experienced **Distance**: 29.3 km **Ascent**: ↑ 980 m **Start**: Yakoruda market parking **Route**: Loop Fit regular riders ready for a long climb and remote forest-road descent. **Arrange transfers to and from Yakoruda; the market parking is occupied on Saturdays.** [Map & elevation profile](https://semkovo.org/routes/b13-yakoruda-treshtenik-2/#route-map)[Route directions](https://semkovo.org/routes/b13-yakoruda-treshtenik-2/#directions)[Interactive route map](https://semkovo.org/map/?route=B13) ## Route map Follow the line marked B13. Loop. [![T10 / Yakoruda–Treshtenik](https://semkovo.org/maps/T10-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/maps/T10.webp) T10 / Yakoruda–Treshtenik · Two longer loops link Yakoruda with Treshtenik, using different descents. [View full map](https://semkovo.org/maps/T10.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=B13) ## Elevation profile ![B13 elevation profile](https://semkovo.org/maps/B13.webp) B13 elevation profile · Complete ride · 29.3 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: 887–1738 m. Route measurements & alternative starts **29.3 km · 885 m ascent · 3–6 hours · moderate technical demand, R1/R2 · medium effort, KFN6.** Start and finish at **Yakoruda market parking**. Mapped profile: 29.28 km, 980 m terrain-model ascent. Original guide estimate: 29.3 km, 885 m ascent. These are separately published figures; the profile uses terrain-model heights. Complete ride · 29.3 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: Experienced.** Fit regular riders ready for a long climb and remote forest-road descent. The paved climb is long, the hamlets are a welcome change of scene and the descent gives you plenty to do. This is the more predictable Treshtenik loop, but it still belongs to riders comfortable on rough forestry roads. **Ride:** cross the **Mesta bridge**, turn right on the main road, then left after roughly **800 m** at the Treshtenik sign and cross the railway at the barrier. Follow the paved climb. At **13.1 km**, turn right towards **Treshtenik Hut**. From the parking, climb briefly, then leave right for the bungalows at **13.6 km**. Descend right at **14.1 km** and take the left fork at **14.7 km**, passing **Kausha and Kyorovi Kolibi**. Turn sharply left in **Yurcheni Kolibi at 16.2 km**, then left again after **300 m**. At **17.9 km**, continue straight/right towards **Grashkina Mogila**. Below the summit, walk the steepest **200 m** if necessary. At **20.2 km**, join the broader road. At **20.6 km**, leave it straight as it hairpins right. Ignore left spurs at **21.5 and 21.7 km**, take the left fork at **22.6 km** and the right at **23.1 km**. At **24.8 km**, turn sharply right onto the rougher logging road down towards the Mesta valley. Reach the Yundola–Yakoruda road only by a lawful railway crossing, then turn right for town and the market. Refill on the climb: there are no fountains on the descent. Watch for logging traffic, loose ground and confusing new branches. The roughly **14 km / 800 m** paved ascent alone makes this a substantial day, even before the descent begins. ## 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/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/b11-yakoruda-treshtenik-1/) Experienced · B11 ### [Yakoruda–Treshtenik 1](https://semkovo.org/routes/b11-yakoruda-treshtenik-1/) 3–5 hours 24.0 km · ↑ 920 m · Loop From Yakoruda market parking · transport to the start Fit riders confident on steep, rutted mountain-road descents. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b11-yakoruda-treshtenik-1/) [![T11 / The long western rides](https://semkovo.org/maps/T11-960.webp)](https://semkovo.org/routes/b05-manovi-kolibi-toritsa-vodolaza/) Expert · B05 ### [Manovi Kolibi–Toritsa–Vodolaza](https://semkovo.org/routes/b05-manovi-kolibi-toritsa-vodolaza/) 3–5 hours 26.8 km · ↑ 960 m · Loop From Yakoruda market parking · transport to the start Fit riders with reliable handling on long, rough mountain tracks. [View route and map](https://semkovo.org/routes/b05-manovi-kolibi-toritsa-vodolaza/)