Rudawka Rymanowska, Mountain village in Subcarpathian Voivodeship, Poland
Rudawka Rymanowska is a small settlement nestled in the Bukowskie Foothills at around 430 meters elevation, perched above a deep gorge carved by the Wisłok River. The community spreads across steep hillsides dotted with pastures and forest typical of this mountainous part of southeastern Poland.
The village gained attention through Karol Wojtyła, who later became Pope John Paul II, as he walked through this area six times during his childhood vacations. This connection established it as a waypoint on the John Paul II trail, which traces his formative journeys through southeastern Poland.
The National Exposition of the Simmental Cattle and Regional Championship of Hucul Horse take place annually on the last Sunday of August.
The settlement sits roughly seven kilometers southeast of Rymanów and about 23 kilometers southeast of Krosno, making it easy to reach by car from regional cities. The hillside location means walks through the surrounding landscape can be steep and challenging, especially after wet weather.
On a single Sunday each August, breeders and visitors from across the region gather for the National Exposition of Simmental Cattle and the Hucul Horse Championship held in the community. This annual event gives this tiny settlement of about 40 residents a moment of regional significance, drawing agricultural professionals and families to its livestock competitions.
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