Malá Baňa, Mountain summit in Malé Karpaty, Slovakia.
Malá Baňa is a summit in the Malé Karpaty range situated 367 meters above sea level near Bratislava, in western Slovakia. The peak can be reached through several hiking trails that wind through the protected landscape area.
Malá Baňa formed during the geological development of the Carpathian Mountains millions of years ago. This mountain-building process shaped the current landscape of western Slovakia.
Local mountaineering groups regularly organize guided walks to Malá Baňa, teaching participants about the natural features of the Malé Karpaty range.
Hiking to Malá Baňa is straightforward and can be done on well-marked trails that are easy to navigate on foot. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the paths are dry and conditions are favorable.
The mountain maintains a prominence of just 2 meters, making it the 61st ranked peak among 80 summits in the Bratislava region.
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