Schluchtenlandschaft

gorge landscape, ravine terrain

noun SHLOUKH-ten-lahnt-shahft Rare

Usage Note

Schluchtenlandschaft describes a landscape characterised by deep, narrow gorges (Schluchten), typically carved by rivers through resistant rock. The Wutach Gorge in the southern Black Forest is a classic example.

Examples

"Durch die Schluchtenlandschaft führt ein schmaler Steig, der Trittsicherheit erfordert."

Natural Translation

A narrow path leads through the gorge landscape, requiring sure-footedness.

Literal Translation

Through the gorge landscape leads a narrow trail that sure-footedness requires.

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