Also means
to leave an area (relocate)
Usage Note
abwandern in a travel context means to walk away from a place or to hike out of an area. It is also used sociologically for population moving away from rural regions (Landflucht): junge Menschen wandern ab.
Examples
"Nach dem Picknick wanderten wir langsam Richtung Tal ab."
Natural Translation
After the picnic we slowly walked down toward the valley.
Literal Translation
After the picnic wandered we slowly direction valley off.
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