From the 14th century onward, crosses were erected throughout the Alpine region. The figures of Christ were often carved from Swiss stone pine wood, and the cross structures were made of larch wood. They gained particular prominence during the Counter-Reformation from the 16th century.
From the 19th century onwards, a diamond-shaped panel was often added as a back wall to protect the corpus from weather influences. This also created space for additional Christian symbols, such as the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the chalice with the Eucharist, or the instruments of the Passion.
Each wayside cross reflects the style of its time and bears witness to the deep piety of its creators. Their significance has not been lost to this day: they are lovingly cared for, adorned with flowers, renovated, and maintained by people who still hold these crosses dear.