The present invention relates to triazolylpiperidine compounds useful for the treatment of hypertension and diseases, disorders or conditions due to or involving hypertension and high blood pressure. In particular, the present invention relates to substituted triazolylpiperidine compounds representing inhibitors of aspartic proteases, in particular, of renin. Further, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of hypertension, preferably of essential hypertension.