der Gipfel
the summit, the peak
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
dɛʁ ˈɡɪpfl̩
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Cultural Note
Reaching the Gipfel is a classic goal for German hikers. Many Alpine summits have a Gipfelkreuz (summit cross) and a Gipfelbuch (summit book) where climbers record their names. The Zugspitze (2,962 m) is Germany's highest Gipfel.
📝 Example Sentences
Wir haben den Gipfel erreicht!
We reached the summit!
Vom Gipfel aus sieht man das ganze Tal.
From the summit you can see the whole valley.
Der Aufstieg zum Gipfel dauert etwa vier Stunden.
The ascent to the summit takes about four hours.