Hatting: Nature, village life and culture

Hatting combines a close connection to nature with village character and culture: the Gaisau nature reserve is important for its birdlife, while the parish church of St. Giles has a cultural and historical role. Farmsteads shape the rural village landscape. Other highlights include the monthly bread-baking event hosted by Hatting’s women farmers, Obstbau Huber with its orchards and farm shop, and a route to Rauher Kopf.

Gaisau and its birdlife

The Gaisau nature reserve lies in the Tyrolean Inn Valley along the Inn River, between the municipalities of Hatting, Inzing and Pettnau. It is one of the most important bird breeding areas in the Inn Valley and is also a significant resting place for migratory birds. More than 50 bird species breed there; over 140 species use the area as winter visitors or during migration. Breeding birds and winter visitors or migratory birds therefore represent different seasonal aspects of the birdlife. If this is of particular interest to you, the combination of breeding area and resting place is what makes Gaisau distinctive.

Culture and the rural village landscape

The parish church of St. Giles is an important cultural and historical centre of Hatting. Farmsteads shape the rural village landscape. The church and farmsteads thus represent different aspects of the village: its cultural and historical significance on the one hand, and its farming character on the other. These aspects complement Gaisau’s natural appeal with a glimpse of Hatting itself.

Bread-baking and fruit growing

On the first Saturday of every month, the women farmers of Hatting invite visitors to a traditional bread-baking event. Visitors can watch them bake. From 2:00 p.m., baked goods can be purchased with cake and coffee. If you would like to see the baking process or buy baked goods, plan your visit for the first Saturday of the month and check the event date in advance.

Another connection to agriculture is Obstbau Huber: the business operates orchards and a farm shop in Hatting. Alongside the monthly baking event, fruit growing and the farm shop are other local highlights. Together, these examples showcase two different sides of Hatting’s farming character: a recurring bread-related event and a fruit-growing business with orchards and a farm shop.

Route to Rauher Kopf

The “Rauher Kopf from Hattingerberg” route leads from Hattingerberg along a steadily ascending forest track to the unstaffed Archbrandhütte. The route is characterised by the forest track and its steady climb; the destination is also relevant for your planning, as Archbrandhütte is unstaffed. Unlike Gaisau, which is primarily known for its birdlife, this route focuses on the way to Rauher Kopf. This allows you to distinguish the two nature-related highlights by their different points of interest.

Cycling and onward travel

A cycling tour that passes through Hatting also offers a useful reference point for planning your trip. In the Inn Valley, you can continue your journey by train; buses run to and from Innsbruck on the Mieminger Plateau. The information relates to different areas: the train option applies to the Inn Valley, while bus services operate on the plateau. Check current connections before setting off, as transport information can change.

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