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Langstrecken

Langstrecken is a German term meaning long distances. It is used to describe routes, events, or activities that cover substantial distances and to distinguish them from short- or medium-range equivalents.

In transportation, Langstreckenflüge refers to long-haul air travel, connecting continents and regions with extended flight times.

In sports, Langstreckenlauf is long-distance running, a discipline that covers extended distances and includes endurance events

In telecommunications and data, Langstreckenkommunikation denotes long-distance communication; Langstreckenleitungen, including transcontinental fiber-optic cables and submarine cables,

The concept also appears in social and organizational contexts, such as Langstreckenbeziehungen (long-distance relationships), and in

In
rail
transport,
Fernverkehr
or
Langstreckenverkehr
describes
long-distance
passenger
services.
In
shipping
and
road
transport,
Langstrecke
is
used
to
denote
journeys
over
long
distances.
such
as
marathons.
The
term
also
appears
in
cycling
and
other
endurance
sports,
where
long-distance
formats
are
a
key
category.
enable
cross-border
data
transmission.
logistics
and
planning,
where
long-range
considerations
shape
travel,
energy
use,
and
infrastructure
development.