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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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