| Baníkov | |
|---|---|
Summit of Baníkov
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,178 m (7,146 ft) |
| Prominence | 261 m (856 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°11′53″N 19°42′39″E / 49.19806°N 19.71083°E / 49.19806; 19.71083 |
| Geography | |
  Baníkov Location of Baníkov in Slovakia | |
| Location | Žilina Region, Slovakia |
| Parent range | Western Tatras |
| Climbing | |
| 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.
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