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Loipe

cross-country ski trail

noun LOY-pe Rare
Travel & Places Geography

Usage Note

Loipe denotes a groomed track for cross-country skiing (Langlauf). Trail lengths are often posted in kilometres, and Loipen are classified as klassisch (classic style) or Skating.

Examples

"Die Loipe durch den Schwarzwald ist im Winter gut gespurt."

Natural Translation

The cross-country ski trail through the Black Forest is well-groomed in winter.

Literal Translation

The trail through the Black Forest is well-tracked in winter.

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