Almweg

alpine pasture trail, alm path

noun ALM-vek Rare

Usage Note

Almweg is a path or track leading to or between Almen (Alpine summer pastures). These trails are used by cattle drives, hikers, and farmers; they are typically unpaved and may require sturdy footwear. Marked Almwege appear on Austrian and Bavarian hiking maps.

Examples

"Der Almweg führt steil bergauf bis zur Sennhütte auf 1600 Metern."

Natural Translation

The alpine path climbs steeply up to the alpine hut at 1600 metres.

Literal Translation

The alm-path leads steeply mountain-up to the dairy-hut at 1600 metres.

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