Usage Note
Bergkamm denotes the narrow crest or ridge along the top of a mountain range, where hikers follow a Kammweg (ridgeline trail). It is widely used in hiking and geographical contexts. Plural Bergkämme.
Examples
"Vom Bergkamm aus hatte man einen Panoramablick auf beide Täler."
Natural Translation
From the mountain ridge one had a panoramic view of both valleys.
Literal Translation
From the mountain-ridge out had one a panoramic-view onto both valleys.
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