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hiking trail
A marked or constructed path in nature that is specifically intended for hiking.
Der neue Wanderweg führt auf den Gipfel des Berges und bietet eine tolle Aussicht.
The new hiking trail leads to the summit of the mountain and offers a great view.
The word consists of the stem of the verb 'wandern' (to hike) and the noun 'Weg' (path, way). So it simply describes a path meant for hiking.
Dieser Wanderweg ist auch für Familien mit Kindern geeignet.
This hiking trail is also suitable for families with children.
When moving along a hiking trail, you usually use the preposition 'auf' with the dative. Another very typical construction is 'einem Wanderweg folgen' (to follow a hiking trail).
Wir sind gestern auf einem wunderschönen Wanderweg gewandert.
Yesterday we hiked on a beautiful hiking trail.
Hiking trails are often described with adjectives such as 'gut ausgeschildert' (well signposted), 'markiert' (marked), 'steil' (steep), 'schmal' (narrow), or 'malerisch' (picturesque).
Der Wanderweg war sehr steil, aber die Aussicht hat sich gelohnt.
The hiking trail was very steep, but the view was worth it.
trail / trailer
Both words can refer to a path in nature. „Der Trail“ usually emphasizes a narrow, difficult path and its use for sports, while „der Wanderweg“ is typically marked or constructed and specifically intended for hiking. Choose „Trail“ for rough terrain and sports, and „Wanderweg“ for a designated route.
Die Familie folgte dem markierten Wanderweg durch den Wald.
The family followed the marked hiking trail through the forest.
Die Mountainbiker fuhren den schmalen Trail durch den steilen Wald hinunter.
The mountain bikers rode down the narrow trail through the steep forest.
