Nova Bana

Overview

Nova Bana is a mountain site in Slovakia with a recorded launch elevation of 659 m. It works best in easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Nova Bana; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Nová Baňa2 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Žarnovica7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Banská Štiavnica18 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Nova Bana.

• Breznica CastleCulture · 6.5 km awayCastle ruins in Slovakia
• Pohronský InovecOutdoors · 8.5 km awayMountain range in Slovakia

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Velky vrch28 km NW · Faces SEPossible XC from here on a SE day, 28 km downwind
• Pusty Hrad36 km NE · Faces W–NWWorks in other winds
• Cihoc38 km NW · Faces SEPossible XC from here on a SE day, 38 km downwind
• Zibrica39 km W · Faces WPossible XC from here on a E day, 39 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Zobor42 km W · Faces SE–SPossible XC from here on a E day, 42 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Čičmany58 km N · Faces NWorks in other winds
• Zliechov58 km NPossible XC from here on a SE day, 58 km downwind
• Revan59 km N · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes