Baníkov Explained

Baníkov
Elevation M:2178
Prominence M:261
Map:Slovakia
Label Position:bottom
Location:Žilina Region, Slovakia
Range:Western Tatras
Coordinates:49.1981°N 19.7108°W
Easiest Route:Hike

Baníkov (Polish: Banówka) is a mountain in the Western Tatras mountain range, Slovakia. It reaches a height of 2,178 meters.

The name of the mountain refers to iron ore mining activities from the 18th century. There were attempts to find iron ore under the mountain slopes but ended with no success.[1] Baník means 'miner' in Slovak.

Notes and References

  1. Józef Nyka: Tatry słowackie. Przewodnik. Wyd. II. Latchorzew: Wyd. Trawers, 1998. .