1. A route or way that is not well-known, hidden, or difficult to see or understand
The hikers discovered an obscure path through the forest.
Os caminhantes descobriram um caminho obscuro pela floresta.
2. A figurative route or method that is indirect, unclear, or not easily understood
He took an obscure path to success, avoiding the traditional career route.
Ele seguiu um caminho obscuro para o sucesso, evitando a rota tradicional de carreira.