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off-the-beaten-path trail

[/ɔf ðə ˈbiːtn̩ pæθ treɪl/]
nounpl: off-the-beaten-path trails
trilha fora dos caminhos batidos
1. A hiking or walking route that is remote, lesser-known, and not frequently traveled by tourists or the general public
We discovered a beautiful off-the-beaten-path trail that offered stunning views without the crowds.
Descobrimos uma trilha fora dos caminhos batidos que oferecia vistas deslumbrantes sem as multidões.
2. A route or destination that is unconventional and not part of mainstream tourist attractions
The guide specializes in off-the-beaten-path trails for adventurous hikers.
O guia se especializa em trilhas fora dos caminhos batidos para caminhantes aventureiros.
Synonyms
remote traillesser-known pathsecluded routehidden trailuntrodden path
Antonyms
popular trailmain trailwell-trodden pathtourist trailcrowded route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha fora dos caminhos batidos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trilha secreta / caminho escondido
More colloquial, emphasizing hidden nature
São Paulo
trilha alternativa / fora dos circuitos turísticos
Often used in hiking communities and adventure tourism
Portugal
trilho fora do caminho comum / percurso recôndito
More formal Portuguese usage; 'percurso' preferred over 'trilha'

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten track
take the road less traveled
go off the grid
explore uncharted territory
venture into the unknown
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