The Wattental is a southern side valley of the Inn valley .
6-713: The valley, through which the Wattenbach stream flows, is incised deeply into the quartz - phyllite rock of the Tux Prealps . The two dispersed settlements of Wattenberg and Vögelsberg (in the municipality of Wattens ) sprawl across the outer part of the valley. At the head of the valley is the Wattentaler Lizum and its military training area of Lizum Walchen which is run by the Austrian Armed Forces . The Wattentaler Lizum lies entirely on
12-609: Is a river of Tyrol , Austria , a tributary of the Inn . The Wattenbach has its origin in the Tux Prealps . The rivers Mölsbach and Lizumbach merge in the valley bottom near Lager Walchen at a height of 1,410 m (AA) thus forming the origin of the Wattenbach. It then flows from the Wattentaler Lizum almost due north through the Wattental valley. After 11.5 kilometres (7.1 mi) it empties near Wattens into
18-599: The summit cross of the Mölsberg in the middle of the Wattentaler Lizum , which is a memorial service to those from the valley who fell in the two world wars. On that day the training area is opened to private vehicles; normally it is out-of-bounds. At the head of the valley is a small lake, the Mölssee . 47°13′48″N 11°37′07″E / 47.23000°N 11.61861°E / 47.23000; 11.61861 Wattenbach (Inn) The Wattenbach or Wattenerbach
24-603: The Inn. Until the river reaches Wattens the water has grade A quality. The small village Wattenberg diverts their wastewater into the sewage works of Fritzens . The water of the Wattenbach is used by the companies Swarovski and Wattenspapier [ de ] . Although the water is cleaned through several sewage treatment plants the Inn suffers from the polluted water. Only the heavy metal pollution could be reduced strongly. Several constructed defence structures have also successfully been avoiding high water. Nine power plants use
30-459: The territory of Wattenberg. The Wattental produces a high level of water power thanks to its large catchment area which is why internationally successful firms such as Swarovski , and Wattenspapier have been established in the village of Wattens by the River Inn . The Wattental was and is therefore the reason behind the economic boom of the market village of Wattens which has made it one of
36-651: The wealthiest municipalities in Austria. The valley is a popular recreation area. The summits of the Rotwandspitze, Hirzer and Hahneburger have outstanding views and can be climbed from bases in the valley. In the upper part of the valley ( Mölsberg ) access is limited by the military training area. On the first Sunday after the Assumption a service, the Mölsberg Mass ( Mölsbergmesse ) takes place at
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