La Maliciosa, Mountain summit in Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain.
La Maliciosa rises to 2,227 meters between La Pedriza and La Barranca valley, featuring steep southern slopes and multiple rocky ravines.
The peak was initially named Montaña Maliciosa due to its challenging ascent routes, except for the northern slope, before being shortened to its current name.
The mountain earned the nickname La Monja as its snow-covered silhouette resembles a monk's headdress in Diego Velázquez's painting of Prince Balthasar Charles.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the summit, with spring offering the most favorable conditions for ascending through the Scotch pine forests and alpine meadows.
Four municipalities converge at the mountain's peak: Navacerrada, Becerril de la Sierra, El Boalo, and Manzanares el Real.
Location: Community of Madrid
Elevation above the sea: 2,227 m
GPS coordinates: 40.76715,-3.96858
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:27
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