Küstenweg

coastal path, clifftop trail

noun KUES-ten-vek Rare

Usage Note

Küstenweg is a walking route that follows a coastline, offering sea views and access to beaches or cliffs. Famous German examples run along the North Sea and Baltic coasts; the term is also used for cycling paths (Küstenradweg).

Examples

"Der Küstenweg von Travemünde nach Timmendorfer Strand ist wunderschön."

Natural Translation

The coastal path from Travemünde to Timmendorfer Strand is beautiful.

Literal Translation

The coastal-path from Travemünde to Timmendorfer-Strand is wonderful-beautiful.

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