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To hike or walk for pleasure, especially in nature or the countryside.
Sie liebt es, im Wald zu wandern.
She loves to hike in the forest.
Lass uns wandern gehen!
Let's go hiking!
Often used for longer walks in natural settings, but can also refer to casual walking.
'Wandern' is often combined with 'gehen' (to go) or 'über Nacht' (overnight).
The noun form is 'die Wanderung' (the hike).
From Middle High German 'wanden' (to wander), related to Old High German 'wantan' (to wander).
In German, 'wandern' is often used for more structured hiking trips, while 'spazieren' is more casual. 'Wandern' can also imply an overnight or multi-day trip.