Also means
hillback
Usage Note
Bergrücken denotes an elongated, rounded crest connecting two higher summits or forming the backbone of a mountain range. Hiking maps and topographic descriptions use it frequently alongside Grat (a sharper ridge) and Kamm.
Examples
"Vom Bergrücken aus hatten wir einen weiten Blick ins Tal."
Natural Translation
From the mountain ridge we had a sweeping view into the valley.
Literal Translation
From-the mountain-ridge out had we a wide view into-the valley.
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