Photo: Renardo la vulpo · CC0A reservoir at the local tourist resort of Trei Ape in Caraș-Severin, in the Garana depression, good for short walks.
How it formed
The lake lies at about 835 m, the highest reservoir in the Semenic Mountains, and covers about 50 ha. The Semenic stream passes through it on its way to the Timiș.
Visit
Swimming
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Tips
The lake is about 35–40 km from Reșița by a winding road through Văliug (DJ582), near Brebu Nou and Gărâna. The reservoir was due to be emptied in September 2026 for repairs to the dam’s bottom outlet, with refilling expected by February 2027, so check its state before you go.
In normal times, kayaks and paddle boats can be hired from June to September. The water stays cool even in July and August. Fishing needs a permit, and the lake is known for trout. Short walks on marked trails, summer camping in designated areas, guesthouses in Brebu Nou and Gărâna, skiing in winter and the climb to Semenic peak are all within reach. The Gărâna jazz festival takes place nearby in summer.
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Sources & data
- Romania's 2022 Water Framework Directive reporting to the EEA: lake (LW) and transitional (TW) water bodies, field cArea, European Environment Agency (WISE WFD), reported by Romania, 2022
- OpenStreetMap: Lacul Trei Ape (way 285019495), OpenStreetMap contributors
- Romanian Wikipedia: Trei Ape, Wikimedia Foundation
- Wikidata: Trei Ape (Q28726082), Wikimedia Foundation
- Trei Ape Lake, Beautiful Romania
- Lacul Trei Ape va fi golit din septembrie (2026), G4Media