Tossal dels Tres Reis, Mountain summit in Ports massif, Spain
Tossal dels Tres Reis is a mountain summit in the Ports massif rising to about 1350 meters. The terrain displays exposed limestone and marl formations that shape the rocky landscape throughout the peak.
The region formed part of the Crown of Aragon from medieval times, serving as a natural border zone. The mountain marked territorial boundaries between three different administrative areas that emerged over centuries.
The name Tossal dels Tres Reis means 'Peak of the Three Kings'. A legend tells that in the days of the Moors and Christians, three monarchs, two infidels and one who feared Christ, met on this summit to look out over their lands. A cairn of stones on the top marks the meeting point of the old Kingdom of Aragon, Principality of Catalonia and Kingdom of Valencia.
The usual route starts from Fredes, a hamlet of La Pobla de Benifassà, where a forest track leads to the Coll dels Tombadors, a junction of three paths. From there the main path continues to the Ermita de San Miguel de Espinalva, and the summit is reached from the chapel. The final stretch crosses steep limestone terrain.
The peak marks the precise point where the borders of Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon meet on the ground. This convergence point stands out as a geographical marker recognizable from far away.
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