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hiker
A person who walks longer distances for pleasure, as a sport, or for recreation, usually in nature, such as in forests or mountains.
Eine Gruppe von Wanderern machte eine Pause auf dem Berggipfel.
A group of hikers took a break on the mountain peak.
'Der Wanderer' (the hiker) is derived directly from the verb 'wandern' (to hike). The ending '-er' forms the male person who performs the activity here. You will find this pattern with many German verbs (e.g., fahren -> der Fahrer).
Wer gern wandert, ist ein Wanderer.
Someone who likes hiking is a hiker.
The word 'Wanderer' (hiker) is closely connected with nature and recreation. You typically meet hikers 'in den Bergen' (in the mountains), 'im Wald' (in the forest), or 'auf einem Wanderweg' (on a hiking trail).
Auf dem Wanderweg trafen wir viele andere Wanderer.
On the hiking trail, we met many other hikers.
Common combinations are 'eine Gruppe von Wanderern' (a group of hikers), 'ein erfahrener Wanderer' (an experienced hiker), or 'einem Wanderer begegnen' (to encounter a hiker).
Ein erfahrener Wanderer kennt die Gefahren in den Bergen.
An experienced hiker knows the dangers in the mountains.
pedestrian
'der Fußgänger' and 'der Wanderer' both refer to people who go on foot. The most important difference is the context. 'Fußgänger' is used especially in road traffic, in contrast to drivers or cyclists. 'Wanderer' is used when someone walks longer distances for pleasure, recreation, or as a sport, usually in nature. The words can be confused because both refer to people who are not driving or riding, but walking. As a practical rule: in the city and in traffic rules, 'Fußgänger' fits. On paths in the forest or in the mountains, 'Wanderer' fits.
Am Abend kehren die Wanderer müde von der Bergtour zurück.
In the evening, the hikers return tired from the mountain tour.
Der Autofahrer hält an, weil ein Fußgänger über die Straße geht.
The driver stops because a pedestrian is crossing the street.