Trekkingpfad
trekking trail
noun TREK-king-pfaht Rare
Origin: from English 'trekking'
Usage Note
Trekkingpfad is a multi-day hiking trail in wild or remote terrain, typically requiring camping equipment. The term is borrowed from the English/Afrikaans trek and is common in German outdoor recreation magazines and trail guidebooks.
Examples
"Der Trekkingpfad durch die Alpen dauert etwa acht Tage."
Natural Translation
The trekking trail through the Alps takes about eight days.
Literal Translation
The trekking-trail through the Alps takes about eight days.

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