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scenic
Relating to the landscape, that is, the visible appearance of an area. It is often used to describe a special beauty or attractiveness of nature.
Die Fahrt durch die Alpen war landschaftlich sehr reizvoll.
The drive through the Alps was very scenic.
The adjective 'landschaftlich' (scenic/regional) is derived directly from the noun 'die Landschaft' (the landscape). So it always means 'in relation to the landscape.'
Wir suchen ein Hotel in einer ruhigen, landschaftlich schönen Umgebung.
We are looking for a hotel in a quiet, scenically beautiful area.
In the meaning 'malerisch' (picturesque), 'landschaftlich' (scenic) is often combined with other adjectives to describe the quality of the landscape. Typical phrases are 'landschaftlich schön' (scenically beautiful), 'landschaftlich reizvoll' (scenically attractive), or 'landschaftlich attraktiv' (scenically attractive).
Das ist eine landschaftlich sehr reizvolle Gegend für Wanderer.
This is a very scenic area for hikers.
'Landschaftlich' (scenically) can be used as an adverb to describe another adjective more precisely. It then comes directly before that adjective.
Wir machten eine landschaftlich beeindruckende Wanderung.
We went on a scenically impressive hike.
You can recognize the meaning 'regional' from the context. If it is about nature, tourism, or geography, the first meaning is usually meant. If it is about culture, language, or administration, the second, more abstract meaning is often meant.
Diese Pflanze kommt nur in dieser Gegend vor, ihre Verbreitung ist landschaftlich begrenzt.
This plant occurs only in this area; its distribution is regionally limited.
local
'lokal' and 'landschaftlich' can both refer to an area. 'lokal' simply means: in a specific place or in a specific region. 'landschaftlich' often refers to the appearance or nature of an area, for example whether it is beautiful, hilly, or green. It can also mean regional, but then it sounds more specific. The words can be confused because both are connected with regions. When talking about things on site, such as news, shops, or rules, 'lokal' fits. When the nature or the look of an area is meant, 'landschaftlich' is more precise.
Die Strecke am See ist landschaftlich sehr schön.
The route by the lake is very scenic.
Für lokale Termine ruft die Chefin direkt im Rathaus an.
For local appointments, the boss calls the town hall directly.