From Rabka-Zdrój to the Lookout Tower on Polczakówka
Nearby: Nowy Targ
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A walk from Rabka-Zdrój to the lookout tower on Polczakówka is an easy and scenic trail for the whole family. Through meadows and country roads, we reach a tower hidden in the forest, which, although not very high, rises above the surrounding trees.
Rabka-Zdrój: Blue Trail to the Tower on Polczakówka and Rabka-Zaryte
You will find the blue trail in Rabka-Zdrój near the Słonka stream, at the intersection of Jana Pawła II, Poniatowskiego, and Słoneczna streets, just below the main Zdrojowy house and the children's favorite fountain with elephants.
The easiest place to park your car is in this area or a bit higher, near the City Hospital. Later, although you will still be walking on streets, there will be no more parking spaces (only private properties and no designated parking spots).
The first part of our walk is climbing up the sidewalk on Słoneczna Street. Along the way, we pass a center for blind children and a path to the old Jewish cemetery.
Just past the Creative Work House of UJ, the blue signs turn right (on this section we will walk without a sidewalk) and soon the asphalt road turns into a dirt road. From here to the lookout tower, we have just over 1 km to go, mostly flat, with a gentle uphill slope.
The dirt roads north of Rabka-Zdrój offer beautiful views of the town and the surrounding hills. As we continue walking on dirt roads, remember to wear a hat and use sunscreen on sunny days!
Just before reaching the destination, we walk a narrow path through the forest:
About 1 km from the end of the asphalt, we cross a clearing with this signpost:
Here we need to turn left off the blue trail to reach the top of Polczakówka and the lookout tower hidden behind the trees after about 200 meters. Note: the tower itself is not visible from our path, so pay attention not to miss the signpost!
More about the tower, the views, and what else you should know about the top of Polczakówka can be found here:
Observation Tower on Polczakówka
The observation tower on Polczakówka, near Królewska Góra, is an easily accessible viewpoint located right next to the blue trail connecting Rabka-Zdrój and Rabka Zaryte. How to get to the tower and what can we see from the viewing platform? ...
From Rabka-Zdrój to the Tower on Polczakówka with a Stroller?
As you can see in the photos, the road to the tower is not designed or adapted for strollers, but the section you need to cover on dirt roads is only about 1200 meters. If it is relatively dry (not early spring with melting snow or after heavy rains) and your stroller has large, off-road wheels, you should be able to reach the tower!
Lookout Tower on Polczakówka and What Next?
We will return to Rabka-Zdrój the same way in about 40 minutes. You can also visit the scenic Grzebień peak on the way, from where you can descend to Rabka Słone via the black trail. You will return to the trail entrance in about 1.5 hours.
Loop: Rabka-Zdrój - Tower on Polczakówka - Rabka Zaryte - Grzebień - Rabka Słone - Rabka-Zdrój
If you want a longer hike, from the tower you can continue on the blue trail to Rabka Zaryte (definitely without a stroller - the forest path is narrow and steep in places):
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To the tower on Polaczkówka from Rabka Zaryte
...and return to Rabka-Zdrój via the black trail through scenic Grzebień:
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Black Trail Rabka-Zdrój - Rabka Zaryte through Grzebień
This loop is a total of less than 9 km, with a 300 m elevation gain, which can be completed in less than 3 hours (not counting breaks).
Publish Date: 2024-07-16
More in the Region Gorce (Gorce)
Total Length 149 km
