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Erholungsgebiet

recreation area, leisure zone

noun er-HOH-loongs-ge-beet Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Usage Note

Erholungsgebiet is an area officially designated or informally used for rest and recreation. These may include forests, lakeshores, and parks on the edges of cities; signposted routes and picnic areas are typical features.

Examples

"Das Waldgebiet westlich der Stadt ist als Erholungsgebiet ausgewiesen."

Natural Translation

The woodland west of the town is designated as a recreation area.

Literal Translation

The woodland area west of the town is as recreation area designated.

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