die Wegstrecke
route section
A specific section or distance along a path, route, or journey.
EXAMPLE
Die letzte Wegstrecke zum Gipfel war besonders steil und anstrengend.
The last route section to the summit was especially steep and strenuous.
die Wegstrecke
route section
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Compound word
The word combines 'Weg' (path/way) and 'Strecke' (distance/route). Both words refer to a distance, but 'Wegstrecke' (route section) emphasizes a concrete, often measurable section of a longer route.
EXAMPLE
Für die gesamte Wegstrecke benötigen wir ungefähr fünf Stunden.
We need about five hours for the entire route section.
Typical verbs
To express that someone covers a distance, 'Wegstrecke' (route section) is often combined with the verbs 'zurücklegen' (to cover), 'bewältigen' (to manage/complete), or 'schaffen' (to manage).
EXAMPLE
Die Wanderer haben eine beachtliche Wegstrecke zurückgelegt.
The hikers covered a considerable route section.
Typical adjectives
A route section is often described with adjectives that characterize its condition or length. Common ones are 'lang' (long), 'kurz' (short), 'steil' (steep), 'gefährlich' (dangerous), or 'schön' (beautiful).
EXAMPLE
Die erste Wegstrecke war flach und einfach zu gehen.
The first route section was flat and easy to walk.
Compare with
Wegstrecke vs Strecke
route / distance
Both words can refer to a route or distance that has to be covered. However, Wegstrecke places more emphasis on the specific section of a route or journey, while Strecke is also used more generally for a distance or a course. When describing a journey, Wegstrecke is usually more precise.
Wegstrecke
Auf der letzten Wegstrecke bis zum Gipfel mussten wir langsam gehen.
We had to walk slowly along the last stretch to the summit.
Strecke
Die Strecke von Berlin nach Hamburg beträgt etwa 285 Kilometer.
The distance from Berlin to Hamburg is about 285 kilometers.
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