The easternmost point of Poland

The easternmost point in Poland is in the Bug River found near Zosin, Hrubieszow County of the Lublin Voivodeship at 50.86852°N 24.14585°E. The 837 km long river also referred to as Western Bug, is a major river in Europe because it flows through three countries namely Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine. The Bug, a tributary of Narew River runs along the border of Poland and Ukraine for 185 km and along the Poland border with Belarus for 179 km. I visited this POI as part of IBRG EPTEX-24 expedition.

Access to the point was relatively easy driving along a narrow dirt track to the banks of the River Bug. A short walk along the river, with Ukraine clearly visible across the meandering river. BM#903 comes into view which marks the actual point – although there is no supplementary information boards.

Looking across the River Bug

The river is not particularly wide at this point. Behind the Ukrainian border marker is a wire mesh fence and defensive works.

Celebrations!!

Our first successful POI as part of the IBRG EPTEX-24 trip.

Challenges

We had been at the easternmost point for a short time and the Polish Border Guard arrived. Some questions about why we were there and checks of our passports. Quite relaxed. We confirmed there were no restrictions in visiting the border and no prior permission required. Later in our trip we had further interactions and conflicting information. This one was fine.