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Gipfelweg

summit trail, path to the peak

noun GIP-fel-vek Rare

Usage Note

Gipfelweg is the final section of a mountain trail leading to the summit, which may be exposed and require scrambling. Hikers planning a Gipfelweg must assess conditions and fitness carefully, as the difficulty often increases sharply near the top.

Examples

"Der letzte Abschnitt des Gipfelwegs ist nur bei trockenem Wetter empfehlenswert."

Natural Translation

The final section of the summit trail is only advisable in dry weather.

Literal Translation

The last section of the summit-path is only in dry weather recommended.

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