PTTK Shelter "Pod Muflonem"

The PTTK "Pod Muflonem" Shelter is a mountain hostel located in the Middle Sudetes, in the Bystrzyckie Mountains, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, at an altitude of 690 meters above sea level. The facility is situated on the slope of Ptasia Góra (Bird Mountain, 745 m above sea level) and offers 50 beds in 14 rooms of various capacities. Known for the large mouflon head hanging in its dining room, the shelter boasts a rich history, having begun operations in the first half of the 19th century. Initially located on the site of a former breeding farm, the shelter served dairy dishes and, by the end of the 19th century, had transformed into a beer hall welcoming its first tourists. Over the years, the facility underwent many changes; for instance, a sledding track once existed next to the shelter but was removed in the 1970s. After World War II, the shelter was briefly managed by Orbis and was then taken over by PTTK in 1963. Unfortunately, the building was destroyed by a fire in 1959 but was quickly rebuilt, allowing it to continue operating as a popular destination for tourists. The shelter is surrounded by beautiful nature, including a natural monument – the old ash tree "Bolko." From the area around the facility and its viewing terraces, visitors can enjoy picturesque views of Duszniki-Zdrój, the Duszniki Basin, and the Table Mountains. The shelter serves as a junction point for numerous hiking trails, making it an ideal spot for mountain trekking enthusiasts.