Hocheppan Castle, Medieval fortress in Missian, Italy
The stone castle rises 2000 feet above the South Tyrolean Wine Road, commanding views across valleys and the distant Dolomite mountains.
The structure, dating from 1125, served as a strategic stronghold for Count Ulrich II of Eppan until its destruction in 1158 during Henry the Lion's campaign.
The castle chapel contains Romanesque frescoes depicting religious scenes and daily life, including an unusual representation of a woman eating dumplings.
Visitors can reach the castle through a 20-minute forested hiking trail from the designated parking area near the village of Missian.
The pentagonal watchtower functioned as a signal point where guards ignited chalk fires to warn surrounding settlements of approaching threats.
Location: Eppan an der Weinstraße
Inception: 1125
Address: Via Castel d'Appiano, 16 ‒ 39057 Missiano (BZ)
GPS coordinates: 46.49265,11.24222
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:10
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