Bega canal

The Bega Canal is a waterway stretching approximately 114 kilometers from Timișoara in Romania to Zrenjanin in Serbia. It connects both regions through a controlled water system and includes walking paths and cycling routes along its banks for outdoor recreation.

Construction began in 1728 under Count Claudius Mercy's orders to drain flooded areas around Timișoara. The project was completed by 1732 and enabled ship transport along the new waterway.

The waterway shapes the daily life of Timișoara residents, who gather along its banks for leisure and recreation. Today it serves as a gathering space where locals enjoy walking, cycling, and spending time outdoors near the water.

The best time to visit is from spring through fall when the paths are dry and the weather is pleasant. Multiple access points along the waterway make it easy to reach the canal and begin recreational activities.

A hydroelectric power station built in 1910 in Timișoara's Fabric district still generates electricity today by harnessing the canal's water flow. This historic facility connects the waterway's original drainage purpose with modern energy production.

GPS coordinates: 45.66833,20.97458

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59