Holiday house to rent for self-catering holidays in Rabka Zdroj, 1 hour's drive from Cracow, Half an hour from Zakopane. Sleeps 6-10 in 5 bedroom house

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*5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 WC, Jacuzzi bath, log fire

Climbing Maciejowa HIll in Rabka-Zdroj is one of many walks in this area.

The path to Maciejowa Hill starts directly behind the house. It's a slow climb upwards with level sections in between to help you get your breath back. It's a walk for all abilities - children regularly climb the hill without any problems. Older, less fit people may find the final climb to the top and little more taxing but well worth the effort. See hill walking on Maciejowa.

The views are simply fantastic, the grass verges and meadows are filled with wild flowers (photographs taken in early July).

Depending on the time of year, you could see grass being gathered down by hand and assembled into small stooks. Horses help with the cutting.

Thyme grows wild along with many other colourful wild flowers.

Horse drawn machinery for cutting the hay

The views from the hills are just stunning. You can see for miles on a clear day.

You will meet all kinds of interesting characters on your travels.

There are numerous other walks from Rabka-Zdroj to other surrounding hilltops. There is an access path to the Gorczanski National Park from the top of this hill.

• Read about hill walking in southern Poland

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