Geröllhang

scree slope

noun geh-RERL-hang Rare

Also means

rubble-covered hillside

Usage Note

Geröllhang refers to a slope covered in loose rock fragments (Geröll). Often encountered in Alpine hiking contexts; distinguished from Felswand (rock face) by the mobility of the loose material.

Examples

"Der Wanderweg führte uns über einen steilen Geröllhang."

Natural Translation

The hiking trail led us over a steep scree slope.

Literal Translation

The hiking-path led us over a steep rubble-slope.

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