Minaj (920 m asl.) is a hill in the Bachureň Mountains, a landscape unit of the Podhôľno-Magurska region. It lies above the village of Lipovce, approximately 9 km west of Sabinov. The hill represents one of the best sightseeing spots in the eastern Slovak Bachureň Mountains, located in its central part. Below the peak in the Saddle under Mindžová there is a shelter Chotárna, which is managed by KST Hermanovce. There is a water spring near it and there are cattle pastures in the surroundings. The name Chotárna reflects the fact that the border of the municipalities of Uzovské Pekľany, Hermanovce, Renčišov, Lipovce and Štefanovce is located nearby.
A mountain meadow covers the top, which allows a circular view. Under suitable conditions it is possible to observe the surrounding peaks of Bachurne, Ľubovnianska vrchovina, Čergov, Slanské vrchy, Čierna hora, Volovské vrchy and Branisko.
The ascent is not difficult and even less skilled hikers can manage it.
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- after the red marker:
- from the southeast from Hermanovce through the Mindžová saddle
- from the west from the Magura saddle through the Buce saddle
- follow the blue trail over the Mindžová saddle:
- from the east of the village Uzovské Pekľany through the valley of the Mindžovský brook
- from the south from the village Lipovce
- follow the yellow trail over the Buče saddle:
- from the north from the village Renčišov
- from the southwest from Lipovce
