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loipe - What does it mean?

Definition of 'loipe'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A cross-country ski trail.
  • * 2006 : First to Last , Dennis W. Lid
  • As the profile of the loipe flashed through his mind, he felt a sinking feeling in his stomach, and struggled into a full snowplough, using both skis to decelerate as hard as possible.
  • * 2004 : The Alps , Krista Dana
  • Cross-country skiers enjoy 21km of loipe', and winter walkers head out on 17km of footpaths; the tourist office offers ' loipe and walking maps.
  • * 1979 : The Skier's Encyclopedia , Mark F. Heller
  • The provision of one of the basic requirements, a prepared track, commonly called a "loipe ," is now a normal feature of almost every resort in the world.