cathedral
Echternach Basilica
The abbey town of Luxembourg's oldest city, famed for its UNESCO dancing procession and a Romanesque basilica.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany · Europe
Bitburg works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rittersdorf, 23km from Mullerthal Trail.
Bitburg is a town located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. With a population of 12,908, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Bitburg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bitburg to your route.
Bitburg (German pronunciation: [ˈbɪtbʊʁk] ; French: Bitbourg; Luxembourgish: Béibreg [ˈbɜɪ̯bʀəɕ]) is a city in Germany, in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate approximately 25 km (16 mi.) northwest of Trier and 50 km (31 mi.) northeast of Luxembourg city. The American Spangdahlem Air Base is nearby.
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Bitburg is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9679 latitude, 6.5273 longitude.
Bitburg has a population of approximately 12,908 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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cathedral
The abbey town of Luxembourg's oldest city, famed for its UNESCO dancing procession and a Romanesque basilica.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Benedictine abbey founded in 698 in Luxembourg's oldest town, with a basilica, museum and parking near the German border bridge.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Spectacular hiking trail through Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland', featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations and lush forests.
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A romantic medieval ruin paired with a Renaissance château at the edge of the Mullerthal forest region.
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Magnificently restored Romanesque and Gothic castle perched above the charming town of Vianden in the Ardennes.
24 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Sandstone rock landscape in eastern Luxembourg known as Little Switzerland, with narrow gorges, waterfalls and forest trailhead car parks.
24 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
The best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, its blackened sandstone has guarded Trier for nearly 1,900 years.
25 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Three-cascade waterfall under a small stone bridge on the Black Ernz in the Mullerthal, a short walk from roadside parking.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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