After the war Raffelsbrand became home to expellees from the German east and resettlers from the Monschau region. In 1951 31 settlers began to drain the moor around Raffelsbrand and to build the place. Raffelsbrand belonged to the Monschau district until 1971.

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Parking is right at the entrance. The paths are also accessible by pushchair and wheelchair.
Information boards give hints to the beautiful nature

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Memorial stone in honor of the first Raffelsbrand settlers

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