Zelking-Matzleinsdorf

The municipality of Zelking-Matzleinsdorf in the district of Melk stretches along the Hiesberg and Melk rivers to the Danube. In addition to Matzleinsdorf and Zelking, the municipality also includes the cadastral communities of Bergern-Maierhöfen, Frainingau and Mannersdorf bei Zelking. Matzleinsdorf was first mentioned in a document in 1117, but the area was inhabited much earlier, as archaeological finds from Roman times prove. Today, the area presents itself as a relaxed vacation and excursion destination - with wonderful hiking trails and cozy inns.

Zelking: Welcome to a hiker's paradise!
The wooded hiking area on the Hiesberg is an experience for both adult and little hikers: with wobbly stone relics along the way - and the Zelking ruins as a popular excursion destination. The adventurous castle ruins on the slope of the Hiesberg were first mentioned in 1100. It fell into disrepair at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, ancient remains of the walls can still be visited.

Sights in Zelking-Matzleinsdorf
The historic castle - also known as the "Edelhof" - in the village of Matzleinsdorf features elements from the 16th and 18th centuries. The chapel belonging to it was built over in the 19th century. Also worth seeing are the parish churches in Zelking and Matzleinsdorf - as well as a centuries-old fortification, some of whose moats and ramparts are still visible.