Geröllpfad

scree path, stony track

noun guh-RERL-pfat Rare

Usage Note

Geröllpfad is a path leading through loose rock and scree, common in alpine terrain. Hiking guides warn Vorsicht auf dem Geröllpfad (caution on the scree path). It implies challenging footing.

Examples

"Der Geröllpfad war rutschig nach dem Regen, deshalb stiegen wir sehr vorsichtig ab."

Natural Translation

The scree path was slippery after the rain, so we descended very carefully.

Literal Translation

The scree-path was slippery after the rain, therefore descended we very carefully.

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