La Maliciosa
| La Maliciosa | |
|---|---|
Winter view of the mountain from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2227m MSL |
| Prominence | 153m |
| Coordinates | 40°46′3.1″N 3°58′4.9″W / 40.767528°N 3.968028°W |
| Geography | |
| Country | Spain |
| Division | Community of Madrid |
| Municipalities | Navacerrada, Becerril de la Sierra, El Boalo, Manzanares el Real |
| Mountain chain | Sierra de Guadarrama |
| Parent range | Sistema Central |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type(s) | Mountain massif of gneiss and granite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | On the northern slope, from the Navacerrada Pass |
La Maliciosa is one of the most important and highest mountains of the Sierra de Guadarrama, a mountainous formation belonging to the Sistema Central. It has an altitude of 2227m above sea level and is located in the northwest of the Community of Madrid, in Spain, rising between La Pedriza, which lies to the east, and La Barranca valley, which is on its western slope.
It has a prominence of 153m, its profile is unmistakable and it stands out notably in the Meseta Central (Inner Plateau). This makes it one of the most striking and significant mountains of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Its southern face is the steepest and there are several ravines, alpine meadows and rocky areas. The slopes of La Maliciosa are dominated by low mountain scrub, although there are areas covered with Scotch pine trees. A large part of this mountain is within the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares Regional Park and within the Guadarrama National Park.