PTTK Klimczok Shelter

The PTTK Klimczok Shelter, located in the Silesian Beskids at an altitude of 1052 meters above sea level between the summit of Magura and the Siodło Pass, takes its name from the nearby peak of Klimczok. The history of the shelter dates back to 1841, when a small forester's lodge stood on Klimczok. In 1869, the first wooden hut, Klementinenhütte, was built on the initiative of forester Friederich Sutter, primarily serving hunters. The shelter experienced several fires, which led to the construction of a new, brick building in 1914 that has survived to this day. Since the early 20th century, the shelter has been a destination for tourists, although its history has been complex, particularly during World War II when it was managed by Emil Girsig, known for his anti-Polish stance. After the war, the shelter was taken over by the Polish Tatra Society, and since 1950 by the Polish Tourist and Sightseeing Society. The facility has undergone numerous renovations and modernizations, and in 1997, a small swimming pool was added on its grounds. The shelter offers 50 overnight accommodations and a wide range of recreational amenities, including a buffet, full board, and a climbing wall. Numerous hiking trails are located nearby, such as those leading to the PTTK Shelter on Błatnia and Uncle Tom's Cabin, making it an attractive destination for mountain hiking enthusiasts. Thus, the shelter is not only an important historical site but also a modern tourist center that blends tradition with modernity.