Berching & Treideltour: Weiden travels to the heart of the historic canal

Berching and Treideln: A whole day full of history, canal romance, and Franconian delights

This day trip combines the historic old town of Berching with a rare treidel trip on the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal. The additional date on September 17, 2026, was created because the July date was completely booked. The starting point is at the Maria-Seltmann-Haus in Weiden, the program includes a city tour, lunch, a boat trip with the Alma Viktoria, as well as coffee and cake. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/tagesfahrt-berching-treideltour-zusatztermin?utm_source=openai))

Berching: City walls, towers, and medieval atmosphere

Berching is one of the oldest settlements in the region with over 1100 years and lies between the Main-Danube Canal and the Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal. The history of the town goes back a long way; Berching is first mentioned in 1296 as a fortified place and in 1314 as a city. Today, the well-preserved city wall, towers, and narrow alleys shape the image of an old town that makes history immediately palpable. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/tagesfahrt-berching-treideltour-zusatztermin?utm_source=openai))

Treideln with the Alma Viktoria: A journey through time on the historic canal

The highlight is the boat tour with the Alma Viktoria on the historic Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal. During treideln, the ship is pulled from the shore as in former times, making historic navigation impressively tangible. Berching preserves a particularly authentic piece of water construction history with calm shores, old lock keeper houses, and moss-covered locks. Treideln was recognized as intangible cultural heritage in Bavaria in 2024. ([ludwig-donau-main-kanal.de](https://www.ludwig-donau-main-kanal.de/poi/treidelschiff_alma_viktoria-28009/?utm_source=openai))

Lock 23 and the living heritage of the Ludwig Canal

Among the special impressions along the route is Lock 23, the only lock still in operation on the Ludwig Canal. The lock 25 near Mühlhausen is also closely connected with today's treidel experience and serves as the hometown port for the Alma Viktoria. This turns the trip into a real discovery experience between technical history, landscape, and regional customs. ([ludwig-donau-main-kanal.de](https://www.ludwig-donau-main-kanal.de/poi/schleuse_23_bei_berching-27971/?utm_source=openai))

Enjoying on the way: Lunch and coffee break

The travel experience includes Franconian specialties during the joint lunch as well as a cozy conclusion with coffee and cake. Thus, the day trip combines cultural enrichment, regional cuisine, and a relaxed break in a picturesque setting. The course is designed for a pleasurable day trip with comfortable travel and clear organization. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/tagesfahrt-berching-treideltour-zusatztermin?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

This tour offers a rare mix of city tour, canal history, and nostalgic boat ride. Those who want to experience Berching with all their senses will discover a particularly harmonious excursion program with history that can be touched. Sign up now and secure this extraordinary day on the water and in the old town. ([weiden.de](https://www.weiden.de/kultur/veranstaltungen/veranstaltungskalender/details/tagesfahrt-berching-treideltour-zusatztermin?utm_source=openai))

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• Day Trip: Berching & Treideltour (Additional Date) - City of Weiden
• Here you can find us: Maria Seltmann House
• Experience Canal - Treideln - City of Berching
• Treidelschiff Alma Viktoria - Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal
• Lock 23 near Berching - Ludwig-Danube-Main Canal
• History of the City of Berching - City of Berching
• Data Protection Notices Meta Group - City of Weiden