English–German

“high-altitude climb” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːxˌtuːɐ̯/

Example

Wir machen morgen eine Hochtour in den Alpen.

We're going on a high-altitude climb in the Alps tomorrow.

Illustration for Hochtour (high-altitude climb)

How to say “high-altitude climb” in German

“High-altitude climb” in German is Hochtour.

A roped ascent through snow, ice, and steep high-mountain terrain.

Full entry for Hochtour: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Hochtour

Bei einer Hochtour ist langsame Akklimatisation oft nötig.

Slow acclimatization is often necessary during a high-altitude climb.

Tips for using Hochtour

  • Hochtour is feminine, with the plural Hochtouren: die Hochtour and mehrere Hochtouren.

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