Hybrálec: Mining History and Chapel

Hybrálec in the historic Jihlava ore district

Hybrálec lies in the historic Jihlava ore district. The village was founded to guard the important trade route from Jihlava to Humpolec. Hybrálec came into being through German settlement in the central part of what was then the Českomoravská vrchovina. The first written mention dates from 1315 and names the village Eberharsdorf. The stated purpose of its founding points to the trade route, while the recorded place name offers a separate clue to its early history. The stated founding purpose and its location in the ore district highlight two different aspects of its history. For travelers interested in local history, Hybrálec brings together regional context and local development.

The Chapel of sv. Václava

The Chapel of sv. Václava is a late Baroque religious building with a vernacular character. It was built in 1828–1829 as the dominant building on the village square. Its façade is divided by pilasters and crowned by a volute gable; a small roof turret sits on the roof. Pilasters are flat, column-like elements on a wall, unlike freestanding columns, and are set against the façade. The volute gable is characterized by curved, rolled forms, while the roof turret appears as a small tower-like structure on the roof. These terms draw the eye from the façade’s arrangement to the gable and then to the roofline, making each feature easy to distinguish. The late Baroque classification and vernacular character describe the building from two perspectives. The first written mention in 1315 and the construction period of 1828–1829 mark different periods in the village’s history. The chapel and its grounds are jointly protected as a cultural monument.

Štola sv. Jana Nepomuckého: Mining History and Access

The Štola sv. Jana Nepomuckého, also known as Trpasličí jeskyně, is part of the area’s mining history. It was opened in 1776 and reached a length of 330 meters after several years of operation. Its name, opening year, and recorded historical length make the Štola a concrete point of reference for Hybrálec’s mining history. For visitors, its current condition is crucial: the mine is currently inaccessible and flooded. Check these conditions again before visiting. The route to the mine starts at the parking lot near Borovinka pond and follows the Hybrálec turnoff from Road No. 38. The path runs over the pond’s dam and along the forest. As road and parking conditions can change, it is advisable to check the route situation shortly before setting out.

Hybrálec along the Great Tourist Circuit

The Great Tourist Circuit around Jihlava also passes through Hybrálec. Its route runs from Rantířov through Plandry and Hybrálec to Zborná. This offers a different perspective on the village than a focus on individual monuments: the chapel represents religious architecture, the Štola represents mining, and the circuit links a sequence of places. This helps you distinguish between a local cultural theme and the route that passes through Hybrálec.

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