Tossal dels Tres Reis explained

Tossal dels Tres Reis
Elevation M:1350
Listing:Mountains of Aragon, Mountains of the Valencian Community, Mountains of Catalonia
Location:Matarranya (Aragon)
Baix Ebre (Catalonia)
Baix Maestrat (Valencian Community)
Range:Ports de Tortosa-Beseit
Type:Limestone
First Ascent:Unknown
Easiest Route:From Fredes (La Pobla de Benifassà)

Tossal dels Tres Reis (pronounced as /toˈsal dels ˈtɾez ˈrejs/) or Tossal del Rei ('Peak of the King') is a mountain of the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit massif, Spain. It has an elevation of 1,350 metres above sea level.[1]

This mountain is one of the Emblematic Summits of Catalonia.[2]

Description

Its name means 'Peak of the Three Kings' and it is located where the borders of the ancient Kingdoms of Aragon, Valencia and Principality of Catalonia meet.

An ancient legend has it that in the days of the Moors and Christians, three monarchs - two infidels and one who feared Christ - used to meet on top of a mountain from which they could see their territories. On the summit, there is a cairn marking the place where these three kings met.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mapa Topogràfic de Catalunya. Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya. May 22, 2010. .
  2. http://www.icc.cat/cat/Home-ICC/Geodesia/100-cims/Llista-100-cims Llista 100 cims - Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya