Baníkov

Mountain in Slovakia
Baníkov is located in Slovakia
Baníkov
Baníkov
Location of Baníkov in Slovakia
LocationŽilina Region, SlovakiaParent rangeWestern TatrasClimbingEasiest routeHike

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.

References

  1. ^ Józef Nyka: Tatry słowackie. Przewodnik. Wyd. II. Latchorzew: Wyd. Trawers, 1998. ISBN 83-901580-8-6.
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