Valea Roșie (Crișul Negru)

Valea Roșie
Roșia
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesBihor County
VillagesRoșia, Remetea, Pocola
Physical characteristics
SourceRoșia Karst Spring
  locationPădurea Craiului Mountains
  coordinates46°50′56″N 22°25′26″E / 46.849°N 22.424°E / 46.849; 22.424
  elevation434 m (1,424 ft)
MouthCrișul Negru
  location
Petrani
  coordinates
46°40′59″N 22°16′18″E / 46.68306°N 22.27167°E / 46.68306; 22.27167
  elevation
162 m (531 ft)
Length38 km (24 mi)
Basin size308 km2 (119 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCrișul NegruKörösTiszaDanubeBlack Sea

The Valea Roșie or Roșia (Hungarian: Rossia-patak or Remete-patak) is a river in Romania, Bihor County, right tributary of the Crișul Negru. Its length is 38 km (24 mi) and its basin size is 308 km2 (119 sq mi).

The river starts at the Roșia karst spring in the Pădurea Craiului Mountains. It flows through the hills of the Beiuș Depression and joins the Crișul Negru near Pocola. The most important villages on the river are Roșia, Remetea and Pocola.