Valea cu Apă River (Șcheiu)
| Valea cu Apă River | |
| (Solomon River) | |
| River | |
| Countries | Romania |
|---|---|
| Counties | Braşov County |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Groapa lui Simion, Valea lui Stere |
| Source | |
| - location | Postăvarul Massif |
| - elevation | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) |
| - coordinates | 45°35′36″N 25°34′50″E / 45.59333°N 25.58056°E |
| Mouth | Şcheiu |
| - location | Upstream of Braşov |
| - elevation | 745 m (2,444 ft) |
| - coordinates | 45°37′07″N 25°33′24″E / 45.61861°N 25.55667°ECoordinates: 45°37′07″N 25°33′24″E / 45.61861°N 25.55667°E |
The Valea cu Apă River or Solomon River is a tributary of the Şcheiu River upstream of the city of Braşov, Romania. It is known mainly for its narrow gorges, called Pietrele lui Solomon (Solomon's Rocks) close to the junction with the Șcheiu river.
Legends related to the river
According to a local lore, Solomon was a Hungarian king. While riding in the area he was pursued by some enemies (Tartars or Turks in different variations of the legend). His horse was able to jump over the gorge, while his pursuers all fell into the valley.[1]
References
- Administrația Națională Apelor Române - Cadastrul Apelor - București
- Institutul de Meteorologie și Hidrologie - Rîurile României - București 1971
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