Discover Bad Häring: Spa Town, Mining and Paths through Forests and Meadows

Bad Häring combines the atmosphere of a historic spa town with an unusual mining history and varied paths through the landscape. The village is situated on a sunny plateau above the Inn Valley, surrounded by meadows and forests. As Tyrol's first spa town, Bad Häring also has a special spa history: A sulphur spring encountered during deep drilling at a depth of 300 metres in 1951 was officially recognised as a healing spring in 1953.

Spa Town, Forest and Waterfall

Those who want to combine nature experiences with local history when planning their trip will find various points of interest in Bad Häring. The Häring Waterfall is around 20 metres high and lies in the forest not far from the village centre. The hike there begins near the parish church and the primary school; a public car park is available at this starting point. You can reach Haslach Moor from the village centre or the spa park via the health trail after approximately two kilometres. The approximate distance is a helpful reference for planning your day.

Mining History to Discover

The history of Bad Häring is closely linked to former underground lignite mining. Mining of the coal seam in Häring began in 1760, and the first tunnel was started in 1769. The former mining industry in Häring was by far the most important lignite mining operation in western Austria. Since 1965, the village has been called Bad Häring. The “Mining” themed trail provides information about this development and turns the industrial past into a travel highlight in its own right. The Bad Häring Mining Museum is currently inaccessible due to renovation work; for current planning, the themed trail is therefore the main option.

Trails for Different Day Plans

Several signposted experiences focus on different aspects. The “Experience of the Senses” themed trail comprises six stations that engage all five senses. The easy Rück Dich Gesund Trail is 0.9 kilometres long and leads from Fleckstraße in Bad Häring to Bad Häring Waterfall. Those planning a longer but equally clearly defined route can choose the easy Bad Häring Nativity Walk. This 2.5-kilometre circular trail begins and ends at St. John the Baptist Church.

Churches and Historic Villagescapes

The parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in 1506 in the late Gothic style and extended in 1732 and 1877. It is also the starting and finishing point of the Nativity Walk. The spa centre includes the Hildegard Chapel, which is considered the youngest place of worship in Bad Häring. This makes it possible to combine nature trails, the spa centre and ecclesiastical architectural history during a stay without limiting the village to a single theme.

Bad Häring as a Starting Point

Kufstein and Wörgl can be reached from Bad Häring in 10 to 15 minutes by bus or car. For travel by public transport, regional bus route 4026 starts at Wörgl railway station and serves the “Bad Häring Dorf” stop. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, these connections and the trails you would like to visit can provide practical guidance when choosing where to stay. First decide whether your trip should focus primarily on access to the local trails, the landscape around the waterfall and moor, or the connection to Wörgl and Kufstein.

For further trip planning, you can also explore Wörgl, Thiersee, Embach, Kundl, Angerberg, Söll, Niederau and Asching.

To the overarching travel overview: Kufstein.