obstacle course
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obstacle course
A set course with various obstacles that must be overcome in a specific order. Such courses are used in sports such as equestrian sports (show jumping), parkour, agility (dog sport), or in the military.
Der Reiter absolvierte den anspruchsvollen Parcours ohne einen einzigen Fehler.
The rider completed the challenging obstacle course without a single mistake.
'Parcours' is a loanword from French. It is mainly used in certain sports and in military training, and it has become established in German as a technical term.
Für den Wettkampf wurde ein neuer Parcours aufgebaut.
A new obstacle course was set up for the competition.
In connection with a 'Parcours' (obstacle course), verbs are often used that describe overcoming the course. Typical verbs are 'absolvieren' (to complete), 'bewältigen' (to manage/overcome), 'meistern' (to master), or 'durchlaufen' (to go through).
Die Athletin meisterte den schwierigen Parcours in Rekordzeit.
The athlete mastered the difficult obstacle course in record time.
The word 'Parcours' by itself only says that it is a course with obstacles. The exact context tells you what kind it is, e.g., 'ein Parcours für Pferde' (a course for horses/show jumping), 'für Hunde' (for dogs/agility), or 'für Sportler' (for athletes/parkour).
Beim Agility muss der Hund einen Parcours aus Tunneln und Hürden bewältigen.
In agility, the dog has to complete an obstacle course made up of tunnels and hurdles.
train / track
'die Bahn' and 'der Parcours' can both refer to a set course or track in sport. 'Bahn' usually means a separated lane or simple area, for example in swimming, running, or skittles. 'Parcours' means a course with obstacles that have to be overcome in a specific order. The word fits, for example, in horseback riding, parkour, or dog agility. The words can be confused because both describe a sporting course. If it is only about a lane, 'Bahn' is more natural. If obstacles are important, you say 'Parcours'.
Morgen übt er mit seinem Hund den neuen Parcours.
Tomorrow he will practice the new obstacle course with his dog.
Beim Wettkampf läuft jeder Sportler auf seiner eigenen Bahn.
In the competition, each athlete runs in their own lane.