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route section
A specific section or distance along a path, route, or journey.
Die letzte Wegstrecke zum Gipfel war besonders steil und anstrengend.
The last route section to the summit was especially steep and strenuous.
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.
Für die gesamte Wegstrecke benötigen wir ungefähr fünf Stunden.
We need about five hours for the entire route section.
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).
Die Wanderer haben eine beachtliche Wegstrecke zurückgelegt.
The hikers covered a considerable route section.
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).
Die erste Wegstrecke war flach und einfach zu gehen.
The first route section was flat and easy to walk.
route / distance
'die Strecke' and 'die Wegstrecke' can be used in very similar ways when talking about a distance or a section along a route. 'Strecke' is the shorter and more general word and usually sounds more natural in everyday language. 'Wegstrecke' places slightly more emphasis on the route covered or the exact distance along a route. The words are easy to confuse because they are interchangeable in many situations. In normal conversations, 'Strecke' is often enough. 'Wegstrecke' works well when you want to describe the length or course of the route more precisely.
Die Wegstrecke war kurz, aber wegen des Schnees sehr anstrengend.
The route section was short, but very strenuous because of the snow.
Du schaffst die Strecke zum Supermarkt auch zu Fuß.
You can manage the distance to the supermarket on foot too.