Cross of the Three Kingdoms, Mountain intersection point in Montes Universales, Spain
The Cross of the Three Kingdoms stands at 1555 meters elevation in the Montes Universales where the borders of Aragon, the Valencian Community, and Castile-La Mancha meet. From this summit point, on clear days, you can look out across three distinct regions.
The site emerged as an important survey point in medieval times when borders between neighboring kingdoms needed to be established and marked clearly. It later became a recognized marking point for managing this border region.
The Cross marks a place where three Spanish regions meet and local communities have long anchored their sense of geographic identity in this point. People from surrounding villages see it as a symbol of their regional belonging.
The site is reachable through several marked hiking trails, mainly starting from Arroyo Cerezo in Castielfabib municipality. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the trails are hilly and conditions vary with the season.
A local institute documents the history of this special meeting point, and hikers often report surprisingly distinct differences in plant life and climate between the three sides of the summit. These natural boundary markers are more noticeable than expected.
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