hiking trail
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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.
path
'der Pfad' and 'der Wanderweg' can both mean a path in nature. A 'Pfad' is usually narrow, simple, and often not properly developed. It can lead through forests, meadows, or mountains. A 'Wanderweg', on the other hand, is a path specifically intended for hiking and is often marked or planned. Learners may confuse the words because you walk on both. If you just mean a small, narrow path, 'Pfad' fits better. If you are talking about a planned route for hikers, 'Wanderweg' is more natural.
Am See beginnt ein gut markierter Wanderweg bis zur nächsten Hütte.
A well-marked hiking trail begins at the lake and goes to the next hut.
Hinter dem Haus führt ein schmaler Pfad durch den Wald.
Behind the house, a narrow path leads through the forest.