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Gipfelkreuz

summit cross

noun GIP-fel-kroy-ts Rare

Usage Note

Gipfelkreuz is the metal or wooden cross erected on many Alpine and German mountain summits as a religious landmark and navigational reference. It is a cultural-geographical feature instantly recognisable to German hikers and mountaineers.

Examples

"Nach dem anstrengenden Aufstieg erreichten wir das Gipfelkreuz."

Natural Translation

After the strenuous ascent we reached the summit cross.

Literal Translation

After the strenuous ascent reached we the summit-cross.

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