Hribeci: Brickworks, Ponds and Tradition

Hribeci can be explored through three distinct themes: its former brick production, ponds and local culture. If you are looking for a hotel in Hribeci, these aspects offer different pointers for choosing a destination: the brickworks represent its craft history, the view from Horní rybník offers impressions of the landscape, and the Masopust tradition is a local custom.

Historic Brickworks and Craft Heritage

The former Cihelna Hříběcí is located on the eastern edge of Hříběcí, near the road from Horní Cerekev to Kamenice nad Lipou. Its good state of preservation offers an impression of the former craft of brickmaking. The elongated building was used for drying and firing bricks; the kilns channel their exhaust gases through a brick chimney about 16 metres high. The site thus illustrates both the building’s former function and how the kiln exhaust gases were discharged.

Guided tours of the historic brickworks, with commentary, are available. If you would like to explore the site as part of a tour, check its availability before your visit.

Ponds, Views and Walking Path

There are four ponds in Hříběcí. The large Horní Martínkův rybník is connected to Malý Martinkův rybník. The banks of Horní rybník offer beautiful, romantic views of Hříběcí. It is worth noting the names carefully: the view of Hříběcí is associated with Horní rybník, while the connection is between the large Horní Martínkův rybník and Malý Martinkův rybník.

An asphalt path runs around Návesní rybník and is suitable for an interesting family walk. If you plan to take this path, check the route before your visit, as conditions may change.

Holubcův rybník is a private fishing pond in Hříběcí. Its operating details may change; check in advance if you are specifically interested in this fishing pond.

Masopust Tradition and Theatre

The traditional Masopustní průvod in Hříběcí was held again after a long break. A 2023 community bulletin mentions the procession as a tradition; the municipality also listed an edition for 2026.

A single theatre evening is associated with the play “DVEŘE”: on 4 April 2025, the amateur theatre group Hříběcké divadýlko performed the play by author Jan Zindulka at Hříběcká hospoda in Hříběcí. Masopust and theatre thus represent different facets of local culture: a traditional procession that has resumed and a specifically dated amateur performance.

If you are particularly interested in architectural history, the former brickworks offers a tangible connection to past brick production. For a walk, the asphalt path around Návesní rybník is the route described here; the views from Horní rybník add to the impression of the landscape. Masopust and the theatre performance offer different glimpses into the local culture over time.

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