DISCOVER THE FASCINATION OF MORTER IN VAL VENOSTA
CULTURAL HERITAGE & PERFECT STARTING POINT FOR HIKERS & MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Morter is a small village near Laces in Val Venosta with about 750 inhabitants. Already mentioned in documents in the 9th century, it combines a lot of historically valuable sights in a small area.
First and foremost, there are the two castle ruins of Montani di Sopra and Montani di Sotto, which tower high above the village at the entrance to Val Martello. Especially Montani di Sopra, built in the 13th century by Albert II, brought the name of Morter to everyone's lips. Its St. Stephen’s Chapel is known as the "Sistine Chapel of Val Venosta" because of its countless well-preserved frescoes, but Montani di Sopra holds even more treasures. It was here that the valuable "J" manuscript of the Song of the "Nibelungs" and the "Nibelungen Lament" was found, which is now in the Berlin State Archives. It is not without reason that our Hotel Krone is located in Via Nibelunghi 28...
The slightly better preserved ruins of Montani di Sotto are an interesting testimony of the Middle Ages and can be visited by appointment. In addition, there are many other places of worship worth seeing in the immediate surroundings of our Hotel Krone, such as the parish church of St. Dionys or the Vigilius Church. The latter is often overlooked due to its location amidst orchards, but is one of the most beautiful churches in Val Venosta.
The rest of Val Venosta also offers a variety of interesting destinations such as Glorenza with its completely preserved town walls, Coira Castle with the world’s largest private armour collection or the tower in Lake Resia. Fun sports such as canyoning, rafting, paragliding or archery with 3D animals offer variety. We will be pleased to give you personal advice and to suggest you funny and instructive destinations.
The world-famous spa town of Merano can be reached quickly and easily by Val Venosta Train. In addition to extensive shopping tours under its famous arcades and relaxation in the Merano Thermal Baths the historical city on the Passiria river offers many other attractions such as the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and the Touriseum. Do not miss a visit to Merano during your holiday in Val Venosta!
ENJOY LOCAL PRODUCTS AN SPECIALITIES ON SITE
Venosta Valley is a region for gourmets and aficionados of unadulterated food. The dry valley is characterized by its very own microclimate, lots of sun and wind without much precipitation. For this reason, agricultural products and specialties mature here that are without parallel. Apples, apricots and Pala pear, berries and chestnuts, prize-winning wines, as well as asparagus from Castelbello/Kastelbell, buckwheat, rye and the re-discovered “poor people’s cuisine” – all this is part of the re-discovered Venosta Valley cuisine and makes it a cultural region with a fine natural way of life.
Ideal starting point for hikers and mountain bikers
Morter is located at the entrance to high alpine Val Martello, the gateway to the Stelvio National Park. Hiking in Val Martello offers hikers of all levels of fitness an incredible choice of tours, from a leisurely afternoon excursions to a challenging summit tours up a three-thousand-metre peak. The sometimes more, sometimes less strenuous irrigation channel paths crossing all the valley invite you to hike along the old irrigation channels and to enjoy the panorama and the complete peace and quiet in the woods and fields. Whatever you are looking for during your hiking holiday in Val Venosta, you will not be disappointed. Find out more!
If you would like to spend your time in Val Venosta on two wheels, Hotel Krone in Morter is the right place for you! Morter is located in the immediate vicinity of some of the most challenging flow trails in South Tyrol and is an ideal starting point for various MTB tours of all levels of difficulty. Leisure and racing cyclists will also get their money's worth thanks to the Via Claudia Augusta cycle path. Uphill or single trail, speed or technical ability, pleasant walk or e-bike tour - the Val Venosta biking paradise knows how to inspire everyone! Details can be found here.
A picture is worth a thousand words and moving images tell their own story. As a decision support for your booking, as a foretaste of your next holiday or as a medicine against wanderlust - convince yourself of Val Venosta’s beauty!
