The Șercaia is a left tributary of the river Olt in Romania.[1][2] It discharges into the Olt in Hălmeag.[3] Its length is 46 km (29 mi) and its basin size is 350 km² (140 sq mi).[2] The upper reach of the river, upstream of the confluence with the Holbav is also known as Valea Poiana Mărului. The middle reach of the river, from the junction with the Holbav to the confluence with the Scurta (downstream of the village of Vad) is also known as the Șinca.

Șercaia Valea Poiana Mărului, Șinca
Location
Country	Romania
Counties	Brașov County
Villages	Poiana Mărului, Șinca Nouă, Șinca Veche, Șercaia
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Olt
• location	Hălmeag
• coordinates	45.8548°N 25.1384°E / 45.8548; 25.1384
Length	46 km (29 mi)
Basin size	350 km2 (140 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Olt→ Danube→ Black Sea

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Șercaia (from source to mouth):[2]

• Left: Strâmba, Plopoasa, Crețu, Șercăița, Scurta, Băluș
• Right: Valea sub Masa Mare, Holbav, Ruda Mică, Ruda Mare, Trestioara

References