Hunting Lodge in the Łężczok Nature Reserve

The hunting lodge stands in the southern part of the Łężczok nature reserve, between the Grabowiec and Brzeziniak ponds, right on the border with Racibórz. It was built in 1783 by the Cistercians, to whom these lands belonged. Today the building is a ruin.

History of the lodge

After the dissolution of the order in 1810 the lodge passed into the hands of the dukes of Racibórz, who rested here after hunts. At the beginning of the 20th century hunts involving the German Emperor Wilhelm II took place in the area. In 1945 the Germans hid the archive of the ducal chamber in the building, and it was discovered in the 1950s. After the war the lodge was turned into a forester's lodge.

The site is entered in the heritage register. The register gives 1781 as the date of construction, and brick as the building material.

Practical information

• Location: the Łężczok reserve in the Nędza municipality, between the ponds; nearby grows Sobieski's Oak, and the area itself is protected by the Łężczok nature reserve.
• The building is a ruin, so it is suitable for viewing from the outside. It is worth checking the rules for moving around the reserve before your visit.