mountain route
Peak climbing way
A mountain route is an established path or course through mountainous terrain, whether for climbing, hiking, or travel.
In mountaineering, it refers to a specific way up a peak: The north face route is technically demanding.
Routes vary in difficulty and may be named for first ascenders or distinctive features: We took the standard route to the summit.
- hiking trailOutdoor walking route
- trailPath through wilderness
- passMove beyond or decline
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- false summitIllusory highest point
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- bike touringbike tour, panniers, bikepacking, touring bikes, touring bike
- scenic railwaysscenic railway, scenic train, tourist railway, tourist train, heritage railway
- Mountain Passesalpine pass, low pass, notch, gap, defile
- Edo roadscheckpoints, Kyoto, Shinjuku, sankin-kotai, ferry crossings
mountain routeeasy path
Unchallenging course of action
accessible route · direct route · accessible trail · straightaway · main road
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