La Maliciosa

La Maliciosa is a mountain summit in the Sierra de Guadarrama rising to 2,227 meters, positioned between La Pedriza and the La Barranca valley. Its southern face drops steeply with rocky ravines, while the northern approach offers more gradual terrain.

The peak received its name because of the difficult climbing routes that once characterized it, particularly on the southern side. Over time, the name was shortened, while the northern approach gradually became established as the more accessible way up.

The mountain's snow-covered peak sometimes recalls a monk's silhouette, a detail that caught the attention of artists in earlier centuries. Local hikers still point out this shape when the white mantle settles on the summit.

Several hiking trails reach the summit, and spring offers the most favorable climbing conditions with mild temperatures. The routes pass through pine forests and alpine meadows with varying difficulty levels.

Four municipalities meet at the summit: Navacerrada, Becerril de la Sierra, El Boalo, and Manzanares el Real. Hikers can stand at a single point where four different territorial boundaries converge.