The Bistrița (), sometimes identified as Bistrița Gorjană, is a right tributary of the river Tismana in Romania. It discharges into the Tismana near Șomănești. Its source is in the Vâlcan Mountains. Its length is and its basin size is .
Tributaries
The following rivers are tributaries to the river Bistrița (from source to mouth):
Left: Negoiu, Văratecu, Vâja, Valea Lungă, Becheru, Mărului, Găunoasa, Viilor, Bâlta Right: Lespezel, Salcia, Lupului, Frasinu, Padeșu, Boului, Bistricioara, Ogașu Hobiței
See also Lake Ceauru (project)
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