Baníkov

Baníkov
Summit of Baníkov
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; 19.71083Coordinates: 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, being the highest point of the main ridge of Western Tatras.

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.Baník means "miner" in Slovak language.