Bitburg Reservoir, reservoir in Germany

Bitburg Reservoir is a body of water near Biersdorf in Rhineland-Palatinate, set in a valley surrounded by rolling countryside. Flat paths run along the shoreline, making a full loop around the water accessible on foot.

The dam, a 15-metre-high earth embankment, was built by the Zweckverband Stausee Bitburg for flood protection on the Prüm, where the narrow valley opens into a basin that had long been prone to flooding. The roughly two-kilometre-long reservoir now serves low-water regulation, power generation and recreation.

The reservoir takes its name from the nearby city of Bitburg and draws locals throughout the week. On warm days, families gather along the shore, walkers follow the flat paths, and anglers set up at the water's edge.

The site is easy to reach by car, with parking available close to the water. The paths along the shore are flat and free of major obstacles, and lighting on the trails makes an evening walk after sunset possible.

A large fountain sits in the middle of the lake, visible from the four-kilometre circular path around the shore. The reservoir marks the start of the trail network of the Deutsch-Luxemburgischer Naturpark, and some paths are lit at night.