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Rumpissa Pass
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October 5, 2022
Hiking
In 1940, the German philosopher Walter Benjamin fled the Nazi anti-Semitic persecution through this pass, taking refuge in Portbou.
In this municipality, the philosopher took his own life, and in honor of him the route from Portbou to Collado was named the Walter Benjamin Route.
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May 20, 2018
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April 14, 2024
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It is part of the Walter Benjamin Route, in total …
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Hike the moderate 8.6-mile (13.9 km) Walter Benjamin route Circular from Portbou, gaining 2091 feet (637 metres) with historical insights.
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Elevation 530 m
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