GOPR Bieszczady Group

The Polish Bieszczady and the (eastern) Low Beskids — from Sanok and Dukla to the Ukrainian and Slovak borders.

Mountain emergency — Poland985 · +48 601 100 300 · 112985 — short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7; +48 601 100 300 — 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number; 112 — single European emergency number — use it when the signal is weak or 985 does not connect

Contacts GBi GOPR

GOPR Bieszczady GroupGrupa Bieszczadzka GOPRHeadquarters: Central Station, ul. Mickiewicza 49, 38-500 Sanok, PolandOfficial website: bieszczady.gopr.pl
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The GOPR Bieszczady Group (Grupa Bieszczadzka GOPR) has rescued people in the Polish Bieszczady and the Low Beskids since 1961. Its Central Station is in Sanok. About two hundred volunteer rescuers, together with professional staff, are on duty at stations in the mountains; the group also takes part in difficult searches, rope and helicopter rescues and mass-casualty incidents outside the mountains.

How to call for help

The best way is the free Ratunek app, which gives the rescuers your location straight away. Without the app, dial the short number 985 or the 24/7 GOPR number shown below; with a weak signal, dial 112. Say where you are and what happened, how many people are hurt and how badly, and give a call-back number. Don't hang up first and keep your phone on.

Area and stations

The group covers the Bieszczady, including the Bieszczady National Park and its połoninas (alpine meadows), and the Low Beskids. The stations in Ustrzyki Górne and Cisna are staffed year-round, 24/7. Rescue points operate in Wetlina (Pod Wysoką Połoniną hostel), Brzegi Górne (Pod Małą Rawką hut) and Caryńskie (hut below Przysłup Caryński). Seasonal duty posts work on Połonina Wetlińska (Chatka Puchatka) and in Dukla.

Good to know

  • The main Bieszczady ridge follows the borders with Ukraine and Slovakia. Crossing the border outside checkpoints is not allowed; on the Slovak side the HZS carries out rescues and charges for them.
  • On the open połoninas a light or sound distress signal (six times a minute) can be seen from afar; in the forest it cannot.
  • Coverage in the Bieszczady valleys is poor: if 985 does not connect, try 112 or climb higher.
  • Tell someone your route and return time: remote valleys see few hikers, and help may not arrive at once.

Stations and bases

Unit and addressPhonesDirections
Central Station Sanokul. Mickiewicza 49, Sanok
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Ustrzyki Górne stationUstrzyki Górne
  • 985 short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7
  • +48 601 100 300 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number
  • +48 13 46 32 204 Central Station in Sanok, 24/7
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Cisna stationCisna
  • 985 short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7
  • +48 601 100 300 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number
  • +48 13 46 32 204 Central Station in Sanok, 24/7
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Wetlina rescue point (Pod Wysoką Połoniną hostel)Wetlina
  • 985 short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7
  • +48 601 100 300 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number
  • +48 13 46 32 204 Central Station in Sanok, 24/7
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Brzegi Górne rescue point (Pod Małą Rawką hut)Brzegi Górne
  • 985 short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7
  • +48 601 100 300 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number
  • +48 13 46 32 204 Central Station in Sanok, 24/7
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Caryńskie rescue point (hut below Przysłup Caryński)Caryńskie
  • 985 short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7
  • +48 601 100 300 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number
  • +48 13 46 32 204 Central Station in Sanok, 24/7
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Połonina Wetlińska seasonal duty post (Chatka Puchatka)Połonina Wetlińskaseasonal
  • 985 short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7
  • +48 601 100 300 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number
  • +48 13 46 32 204 Central Station in Sanok, 24/7
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Dukla seasonal duty postDuklaseasonal
  • 985 short rescue number in the Polish mountains, 24/7
  • +48 601 100 300 24/7 rescue number of TOPR and GOPR; the Ratunek app dials the same number
  • +48 13 46 32 204 Central Station in Sanok, 24/7
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Map of the stations

Official apps

  • Ratunek — Free official app for calling the Polish mountain (GOPR, TOPR) and water rescue services: while dialling 601 100 300 it automatically sends an SMS with your exact location (to about 3 m). Install it before you set out.

Is the rescue free

According to TOPR, rescue in the Polish Tatras and in the other Polish mountains is free of charge. If you fall or stray onto the Slovak side of the border, however, the Slovak HZS carries out the rescue and charges for it, so insurance covering helicopter rescue is advisable on border trails.

Other mountain rescue services: Poland

Last updated: 3 November 2026. Numbers checked against the services' official websites (sources below). If a number does not answer, call 112.

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