Șcheiu | |
Name Other: | Cheu, Oabăn, Graft |
Pushpin Map: | Romania |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | Romania |
Subdivision Type2: | Counties |
Subdivision Name2: | Brașov County |
Subdivision Type3: | Cities |
Subdivision Name3: | Brașov |
Length: | 9km (06miles) |
Source1: | Postăvarul Massif |
Source1 Coordinates: | 45.5953°N 25.5758°W |
Source1 Elevation: | 1276m (4,186feet) |
Mouth: | Canalul Timiș |
Mouth Location: | Brașov |
Mouth Coordinates: | 45.6647°N 25.6328°W |
Mouth Elevation: | 547m (1,795feet) |
Progression: | Canalul Timiș→ |
Basin Size: | 17km2 |
The Șcheiu or Cheu is a small river in the city of Brașov, Romania. It is intercepted by the Canalul Timiș (Timiș Canal). The upper reach of the river, upstream of Brașov, is also known as the Oabăn. The lower reach of the river was channelized so as to flow along the walls of the medieval city, contributing to the defenses of the city; this reach is also known as the Graft. It flows through the historic city district Șcheii Brașovului. Its length is 9km (06miles) and its basin size is 17km2.