--- title: "Pilgerkreuz in Brakel - Hainhausen" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/pilgerkreuz-in-brakel-hainhausen" description: "The pilgrim's cross made of metal struts stands delicately on the Way of St James in an idyllic spot on the edge of the forest in Hainhausen. The 3.2 metre cross, which was erected on the initiative of the Bökendorf parish council in 2011, is made as a hollow body. Pilgrims and visitors can throw a stone into the cross and in this way symbolically entrust their petitions, wishes and thoughts, prayers or worries to the cross with hope. Hundreds of inscribed stones now cover the inner foundation slab. The pilgrim's stamp and an entry in the pilgrim's book are also very popular with pilgrims and hikers. The pilgrim cross in Hainhausen is located on the Höxter-Dortmund pilgrimage route, one of seven pilgrimage routes in Westphalia. Holy mass is usually celebrated at the pilgrim cross on the feast day of St James the Apostle (25 July)." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/619445/324bfedd730ff49496f3713f9ed8c32a0bec41bc2a0601850d27501d1c9d66d1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Pilgerkreuz in Brakel - Hainhausen ================================== - Monument Großes Holzkreuz auf Lichtung im Wald, umgeben von Grün; nahegelegene Holzbank und Infostand. Holzkreuz in waldreicher Umgebung von Brakel-Hainhausen, flankiert von einer grünen Bank. The pilgrims' cross in Brakel-Hainhausen is located directly on the Way of St James, and in addition to many pilgrims on the Westphalian Way of St James, many hikers also visit this site. The pilgrim's cross made of metal struts stands delicately on the Way of St James in an idyllic spot on the edge of the forest in Hainhausen. The 3.2 metre cross, which was erected on the initiative of the Bökendorf parish council in 2011, is made as a hollow body. Pilgrims and visitors can throw a stone into the cross and in this way symbolically entrust their petitions, wishes and thoughts, prayers or worries to the cross with hope. Hundreds of inscribed stones now cover the inner foundation slab. The pilgrim's stamp and an entry in the pilgrim's book are also very popular with pilgrims and hikers. The pilgrim cross in Hainhausen is located on the Höxter-Dortmund pilgrimage route, one of seven pilgrimage routes in Westphalia. Holy mass is usually celebrated at the pilgrim cross on the feast day of St James the Apostle (25 July). Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Further information about the pilgrim cross: www.pr-brakel.de/boekendorf There are also two modern pilgrimage routes connected to the pilgrim cross. Further information can be found via the following links: https://www.orte-verbinden.de/Wege/Auszeit-beim-Pilgerkreuz-am Jakobsweg/ https://www.orte-verbinden.de/Wege/7-Heilige-auf-einen-Streich/ Read more Price info The pilgrim cross is freely accessible. Read more Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The pilgrim cross in Hainhausen can be reached via the hiking trail. Read more Contact person Company Tourist-Information BrakelAm Markt 5 33034 Brakel License (master data) Bernhard Aufenanger Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - film - Market - Food & Beverage - On-board restaurant - Restaurant - Restaurant - Accomodations - Motorhome parking site - Holiday village - Holiday flat - Package - Individual offer - Individual offer - Individual offer - Place of interest - Nature trail - Children's playground - Castle/palace - Tours 6.57 km - Regional hiking trail 4.18 km - Themed trail 19.42 km - Regional hiking trail Contact Am Waldrand in Hainhausen 33034 Brakel - Hainhausen