The Șercaia is a left

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of the river

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. It discharges into the Olt in Hălmeag.Sercaia / Sinca / Valea Poiana Marului (jud. Brasov)
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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''.

Tributaries

The following rivers are tributaries to the river Șercaia (from source to mouth): *Left: Strâmba, Plopoasa, Crețu, Șercăița, Scurta, Băluș *Right: Valea sub Masa Mare,

, Ruda Mică, Ruda Mare, Trestioara

References

Rivers of Romania Rivers of Brașov County {{Brașov-river-stub