Morter: Chapels, Castles and Waal Hikes

Chapels and Castles in Morter

St. Stephen’s Chapel in Morter is considered the Sistine Chapel of the Vinschgau Valley. The Church of St. Vigilius and St. Blaise in Morter has pre-Romanesque origins. The St. Stephen’s Castle Chapel in Morter dates from 1487. Pre-Romanesque refers to a period before the Romanesque era.

An original manuscript of the Nibelungenlied dating from 1323 was found at Obermontani Castle. Obermontani Castle was built in 1228 by Albert II of Tyrol. Obermontani Castle can only be viewed from the outside. Therefore, when specifically planning an exterior visit to Obermontani Castle, there is no need to allow for an interior visit. An original manuscript is a work transmitted in handwritten form, while the Nibelungenlied is known as a medieval epic.

Untermontani Fortress belonged to the Counts of Annenberg in the 14th century. The term fortress refers to a fortified complex and therefore denotes a different type of structure from a church, chapel or castle. The ownership history of Untermontani Fortress is explicitly assigned to the 14th century.

Waal Trails and Hiking Routes

The Neuwaal–Rautwaal–Mareinwaal circular hike in Morter follows hiking trail no. 5, marked “Waal Circular Trail”. The Rautwaal hike begins at the Kulturhaus in Morter and follows the signs for “Waal Circular Trail / Weather Cross”. The Rautwaal hike leads along a narrow trail to the ruins of Untermontani and back to the starting point across the Plima Bridge and through orchards. For the Rautwaal hike, you should plan the narrow trail as a separate section and the Plima Bridge with the adjoining orchards as additional waypoints along the route.

A narrow trail is a narrow path away from a broadly developed route. On the Rautwaal hike, this trail forms the section towards the ruins of Untermontani. The route then continues across the Plima Bridge through orchards and subsequently returns to the starting point. The Neuwaal–Rautwaal–Mareinwaal circular hike remains a separate route, numbered 5 and marked “Waal Circular Trail”.

Summits and Destinations in the Surrounding Region

Montebello is a summit in the immediate vicinity of Morter. Monte Murmenta is a summit in the vicinity of Morter. Flim is a summit in the vicinity of Morter. Cima Fosso di Saldo is a summit in the vicinity of Morter. Montebello is classified as being in the immediate vicinity, while Monte Murmenta, Flim and Cima Fosso di Saldo are located in the vicinity of Morter.

In the wider region surrounding Morter, Castello Foresta is a castle. Museo della Frutticoltura is a museum in the wider region surrounding Morter. Castel Tirolo is a castle in the wider region surrounding Morter. Museo Ebraico is a museum in the wider region surrounding Morter. This means your cultural itinerary can extend beyond Morter and include both castles and museums. Culture enthusiasts can also expand their stay to include destinations in the wider region surrounding Morter, including castles and museums.

More destinations for your trip planning: Burgeis, Prad am Stilfserjoch, Schnals, Latsch, Kastelbell-Tschars, Glurns, Graun im Vinschgau, Kapron.

Go to the overarching travel overview: Vinschgau.