Bad Häring between spa history and mining

Bad Häring sits on a sunny plateau above the Inn Valley, surrounded by meadows and forests. This Tyrolean spa resort combines a history shaped by its sulfur spring and mining with themed trails and distinctive places throughout the municipality. If you’re looking for a destination whose character is reflected both in its landscape and its history, you can take these different aspects into account when planning your stay.

Getting here and finding your way around

From Bad Häring, Kufstein and Wörgl are 10 to 15 minutes away by bus or car; actual travel times may vary. Regional bus route 4026 starts at Wörgl station and serves the “Bad Häring Dorf” stop. Timetables may change, so check them before you travel. This lets you factor bus or car travel into your plans without treating the two modes of transport or destinations as interchangeable.

Landscape and spa history

Its location on a plateau above the Inn Valley gives Bad Häring a distinctive landscape: meadows and forests define the surroundings. The town’s spa history is also part of its character. Bad Häring was the first spa resort in Tyrol. A sulfur spring was encountered during deep drilling at a depth of 300 meters in 1951 and recognized as a healing spring in 1953. The dates mark two distinct steps: first the discovery of the spring, then its recognition as a healing spring.

You can take a trip to Haslacher Moor from the town center or the spa park via the Gesundheitsweg (Health Trail). The route is about two kilometers long; walking conditions may vary depending on the season. Häring Waterfall is about 20 meters high and lies in the forest, not far from the town center. The hike there starts near the parish church and the elementary school; a public parking lot is available there. The Rück Dich Gesund Path is listed as starting on Fleckstraße, ending at the waterfall and covering 0.9 kilometers. It is described as easy; check trail conditions in advance.

Mining: history and themed trail

The history of lignite mining can be traced through a short chronology: mining the coal seam in Häring began in 1760, and the first tunnel was started in 1769. The former mine was by far the most important lignite mine in western Austria. The town has been called Bad Häring since 1965. The “Mining” themed trail explores the history of the former underground lignite mining, offering a distinct way to learn about the town’s past. The Bad Häring Mining Museum is currently closed to visitors due to renovations.

Church and local trails

The parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late Gothic style in 1506 and extended in 1732 and 1877. It is also the starting and finishing point of the nativity scene walk: the easy circular route is 2.5 kilometers long and is described as a traditional Advent walk. Its seasonal focus sets it apart from the themed trails, which explore other aspects of Bad Häring. Hildegard Chapel is part of the spa center and is the newest place of worship in Bad Häring.

If you’d like to include a variety of interests in your travel plans, you can choose among the offerings by theme: the Mining Trail focuses on industrial history, while “Experience of the Senses” focuses on sensory experiences. This themed trail has six stations that engage all five senses. The short Rück Dich Gesund Path leads to the waterfall; the trail to Haslacher Moor follows the Gesundheitsweg (Health Trail). The nativity scene walk, by contrast, is best suited to the Advent season. The theme, stated distance and seasonal character each offer a different point of reference when choosing a route.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Kufstein.