Bistrița (; also known as Bistrița Vâlceană) is a right tributary of the river Olt in Romania. It discharges into the Olt near Băbeni. It starts in the Căpățânii Mountains forming one of the narrowest gorges in Romania and some beautiful caves. It flows through the villages Bistrița, Costești, Bălțățeni, Tomșani, Foleștii de Jos and Frâncești. Its length is and its basin size is . Tributaries The following rivers are tributaries of the river Bistrița (from source to mouth): Left: Costești, Otăsău Right: Valea Rece, Cuca, Gurgui, Bistricioara, Iazul Morților References Rivers of Romania Rivers of Vâlcea County