Discover Texing: Roman Road, Plankenstein Castle and Regional Specialties

Texing is an exciting destination for anyone who wants to combine exercise, history and regional highlights. Around the town, experiences range from a 102-kilometre hiking trail and a mountain bike route with 929 metres of elevation gain to historic buildings, traditional crafts and typical specialties. This allows you to plan your trip entirely according to your preferred pace: with a longer tour, a cultural excursion or enjoyable discoveries in the town.

Historical Traces Around Texing

A prominent historical reference is the 651 Roman Road. The 102-kilometre hiking trail begins in Texing and leads via Plankenstein and Luft to Kilb, Bischofstetten, St. Margarethen and Hürm. Along the way, it passes Schallaburg Castle before returning to Texing via Mank and Kirnberg. The Roman Road in Texing is said to follow the route of a Roman road. This connection is particularly interesting for planning your trip if you would like to combine historic places with an extended hike rather than visiting them individually.

The parish church of Texing also reflects various historical periods. It is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, was originally Gothic and was renovated in the Baroque style. Another historical highlight is Plankenstein Castle in Texing, which is more than 800 years old. The castle also serves as a venue for celebrations and extraordinary events. This makes it a special destination for travelers interested in architectural history and places steeped in history.

Hiking and Mountain Biking with Different Focal Points

Anyone looking for a shorter hiking option than the 651 Roman Road will find a specific alternative in the moderately difficult circular trail to Texingerberg. The route reaches an altitude of 572 metres above sea level, offers magnificent views and is followed by the opportunity to stop for refreshments. The information about the length and route of the Roman Road, together with the classification of the circular trail, helps you assess your preferred daily itinerary more accurately without confusing the two tours.

Mountain bike fans can take the “Raiffeisen Voralpentour” route. It is 32.7 kilometres long and has 929 metres of elevation gain. These clear key figures make the tour a manageable option for an active day on holiday. Those traveling with several generations can assign different priorities to their excursions and include the church, the castle or a regional specialty in their shared travel plans alongside the bike tour.

Traditional Crafts and Regional Specialties

At the wool workshop, Austrian virgin wool is processed into blankets, mattresses, cushions, carpets and other high-quality natural products. The wool workshop offers guided tours of its operations for registered groups of 10 or more people. This is a specific opportunity to get to know regional craftsmanship when traveling with a suitably large group.

Texing also has its own culinary highlights. Gruber Bakery makes the Römerweckerl bread roll with fine spelt flour. At the Texingtal Zur Post inn, there is also a Roman Road menu and a Roman Road snack platter. Such offerings add a regional touch to a day on the hiking trail and give you the opportunity to rediscover the name of the Roman Road away from the route as well.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Texing, you can first consider which experiences should be the focus of your stay. For long hikes, the 651 Roman Road is the main attraction, while Texingerberg offers a moderately difficult circular hike with views and the opportunity to stop for refreshments afterwards. Those interested in culture can set different priorities with the parish church and Plankenstein Castle; groups of 10 or more can also arrange a registered guided tour of the wool workshop. Your choice of accommodation should therefore suit the daily rhythm you want for your stay.

For further orientation, you can also visit the pages on Sankt Oswald, Sankt Leonhard am Forst, Loosdorf, Emmersdorf An Der Donau, Kilb, Hessendorf, Maria Taferl and Nächst Altenmarkt.

To the higher-level travel overview: Melk.