Șcheiu Explained

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.