Stara Planina can be inaccessible and communications can be patchy.

In case of injury, you must notify HIGHLANDER staff at checkpoints and/or call emergency services by dialing 062/46 46 46 (as described in your HIGHLANDER ID received at registration).

• Only Dojkinci, Zavojsko Lake and Temska checkpoints are positioned to allow easy vehicle access. Consult checkpoint staff in case of a mild injury or if withdrawing from HIGHLANDER.
• HIGHLANDER staff includes medical and mountain rescue service personnel (MRS).
• Serious injuries will be handled by the MRS and available emergency services.
• Staff will call or text you if you do not show at the checkpoint during opening hours. If you are unavailable, we will NOT start a search and rescue.
• Search and rescue will be launched by the appropriate services only in cases of immediate danger to a participant’s life or health.