Texing: Hiking, Mountain Biking and Regional History

Texing offers a range of themes for your stay that you can choose according to your interests: hiking and mountain biking, architectural history, craftsmanship, and regional specialties. When choosing a tour, it is worth matching the details to the relevant activity. For cycling, distance and elevation gain are useful points of reference; for hiking, you can choose between a long route and a circular trail rated as moderately difficult. History and culinary experiences add further local points of interest along the way.

Hiking and Mountain Biking

The 651 Roman Road is a 102 km-long hiking trail that starts and ends in Texing. It passes through Plankenstein and Luft to Kilb, Bischofstetten, St. Margarethen, and Hürm, goes past Schallaburg Castle, and returns to Texing via Mank and Kirnberg. The places listed indicate the course of this long route; Texing is both its starting point and its endpoint.

For mountain bikers, the Raiffeisen Alpine Foothills Tour is a separate option: it is 32.7 km long and has 929 metres of elevation gain. As conditions on the route may change, check them before setting out.

There is also a moderately difficult circular hiking trail up Texingerberg. It reaches an altitude of 572 m, offers magnificent views, and gives you the opportunity to stop for refreshments afterwards. The options therefore differ in activity and character: alongside the 102 km-long route, there is a mountain bike trail with a stated elevation gain and a moderately difficult circular trail with views and an opportunity to stop for refreshments.

Culture and History

Texing Parish Church is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew. It was originally Gothic and was renovated in the Baroque style. The Roman Road in Texing is said to follow the route of a Roman road. This brings two different historical themes together: the architectural history of a specific building and the possible Roman alignment of the trail.

Plankenstein Castle in Texing is more than 800 years old and serves as a venue for celebrations and special events. If you would like to combine your trip with an event, check the specific date for your travel period. As well as its historical significance, the castle thus adds a venue for events to your travel plans.

Craftsmanship and Regional Specialties

The wool workshop in Texing processes Austrian sheep’s wool into blankets, mattresses, cushions, rugs, and other high-quality natural products. Guided tours of the workshop are available for groups of ten or more by prior arrangement. If you plan to take a tour, be sure to account for both the minimum group size and the need to book in advance.

The Roman Road name also appears in regional specialties. Gruber Bakery in Texing makes the Römerweckerl roll with fine spelt flour. The Texingtal inn Zur Post offers a Roman Road menu and a Roman snack platter. The Römerweckerl’s availability and the food offerings may change; if you have a particular specialty in mind, ask about the current selection in advance.

Discover more destinations: Ybbs an der Donau, Kottingburgstall, Dunkelsteinerwald, Leiben, Bergland, Laimbach am Ostrong, Schönbühel an der Donau, Kilb

For the broader travel overview: Melk.