Over the centuries, Christian symbols, crosses or chapels have been erected in the Eifel at mysterious crossroads, memorable places of remembrance or places of unfortunate incidents. They ask the passer-by for a prayer. The annual Corpus Christi and vow processions have been taking place in Irrhausen for centuries to the so-called seven foot drop crosses.

Praying at the "foot drop crosses" is an old custom in intact village communities that expressively documents the village's sense of community and togetherness.

On a hike through the beautiful Eifel landscape around Irrhausen you will get to know ten wayside crosses and their stories. The information boards on the crosses display a QR code. This leads to a short explanation and audio files with the exciting, sometimes sad-sad stories about the crosses along the way.

Depending on your mood and fitness, the wayside cross hiking trail can also be walked in sections and loops. The south-east loop is particularly family-friendly and also suitable for prams.