Jahrhundertweg

• Trails closed due to fire in the Hautes Fagnes : From 14 August 2026, several trails in the Hautes Fagnes will be temporarily closed due to a major fire. The closures affect, in particular, the Signal de Botrange, Mont Rigi and Baraque Michel areas. Please check local information before setting off on your walk and respect all closures until the trails are officially reopened. https://www.ostbelgien.eu/fr/actualites/fiche/2026-08-14/incendie-dans-les-fagnes? Beautiful hiking trail in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia. For his 100th birthday, the Eifelverein Monschau gave all hikers the "Century Trail." The path is well marked and signposted throughout with the number 100, and the sights, including "The Cross in the Venn," are explained in more detail by information boards. In addition to many beautiful vantage points and picnic areas, Monschau Castle and Reichenstein Monastery invite you to take a cultural and historical detour. The starting and ending point is in Monschau at the Burgau car park (St. Vither Str.) at the anniversary memorial stone. Here you already have a great view of Monschau Castle. Immediately it goes uphill to the Eifelsteig. After a short distance, the Teufelsley. Reached It continues uphill until the idea of the Perlenbachtalsperre opens up. It goes down and over the dam a bit on the B 399 before turning right onto hiking trail 100 to Reichenstein. The Eifelsteig finally leads back to Monschau. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Wonderful views of the countryside - Cross in the Venn - Reichenstein Monastery - Monschau Castle