elevation difference
der Höhenunterschied, die Höhenunterschiede
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elevation difference
The vertical distance between two points, that is, the difference in their geographic elevation. The term is often used in hiking, cycling, or geography.
Auf dieser Wanderung müssen wir einen Höhenunterschied von 800 Metern überwinden.
On this hike, we have to overcome an elevation difference of 800 meters.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Höhenunterschiede |
| genitive | des Höhenunterschiedes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Höhenunterschied | die Höhenunterschiede |
| accusative | den Höhenunterschied | die Höhenunterschiede |
| dative | dem Höhenunterschied | den Höhenunterschieden |
| genitive | des Höhenunterschiedes des Höhenunterschieds | der Höhenunterschiede |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a clear compound made up of 'Höhe' (height/elevation), the linking element '-n-', and 'Unterschied' (difference). So it literally means a difference in height or elevation.
Der Höhenunterschied zwischen dem Tal und dem Gipfel ist enorm.
The elevation difference between the valley and the summit is enormous.
To specify the exact size of the elevation difference, the preposition 'von' (of) is used, followed by the value and the unit. This is the most common construction.
Die Seilbahn überwindet einen Höhenunterschied von über 1000 Metern.
The cable car overcomes an elevation difference of over 1000 meters.
In the context of sports or hiking, 'Höhenunterschied' (elevation difference) is often combined with the verbs 'überwinden' (to overcome), 'bewältigen' (to manage/tackle), or 'schaffen' (to manage). The verb 'betragen' (to amount to) is used to describe the distance neutrally.
Für Anfänger ist dieser Höhenunterschied schwer zu bewältigen.
For beginners, this elevation difference is hard to manage.
vertical meter
„Höhenmeter“ refers to the total vertical distance covered while ascending or descending; multiple climbs are added together. „Höhenunterschied“, by contrast, refers only to the vertical difference between two specific points.
Zwischen dem Start und dem Ziel beträgt der Höhenunterschied nur 300 Meter.
The elevation difference between the start and the finish is only 300 meters.
Auf der Strecke mit mehreren Anstiegen bewältigen wir insgesamt 900 Höhenmeter.
On the route with several climbs, we cover a total of 900 vertical meters.
