This is the 15811th most frequent German word.
überquerung
"Überquerung" means "crossing" or "traversing" in English.
'Überquerung' is used here as a noun referring to the act of crossing, specifically of a natural obstacle like a river.
Die Überquerung des Flusses war schwierig wegen des starken Strömungs.
The crossing of the river was difficult due to the strong currents.
In this sentence, 'Überquerung' denotes the planned crossing of a defined geographic feature as part of an activity.
Er plante die Überquerung des Gebirges als Teil seiner Expedition.
He planned the crossing of the mountain range as part of his expedition.
Here, 'Überquerung' is utilized in a practical context regarding the safety measures during the traversal of urban areas.