Felsplateau

rocky plateau, flat rocky summit area

noun fels-plah-TOH Rare

Origin: from French 'plateau'

Usage Note

Felsplateau is a flat expanse of bare rock at altitude, often the summit of a table mountain (Tafelberg). It differs from Geröllfeld in that the rock is solid and in place, not loose rubble.

Examples

"Vom Felsplateau aus hatte man einen freien Blick über die gesamte Ebene."

Natural Translation

From the rocky plateau one had an unobstructed view across the whole plain.

Literal Translation

From the rocky plateau one had a free view over the entire plain.

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