Steig

steep mountain path

noun SHTYK Less Common

Origin: from steigen (to climb)

Also means

climbing trail

Usage Note

Steig is a steep, often alpine footpath, related to steigen (to climb). It survives mainly in compounds and place names like Klettersteig (via ferrata); hikers treat a Steig as more demanding than a Weg.

Examples

"Der Steig war so steil, dass wir Pausen brauchten."

Natural Translation

The mountain path was so steep that we needed breaks.

Literal Translation

The climbing-path was so steep, that we breaks needed.

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