Kraichbach

The Kraichbach is a 60 km long right tributary of the Rhine running through the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Its source is in the Kraichgau region near the municipality of Sternenfels. The brook then flows to the northwest through Kürnbach, Oberderdingen, Kraichtal, Ubstadt-Weiher, Bad Schönborn and Kronau, all in the district of Karlsruhe. It then enters the district of Rhein-Neckar-Kreis and flows through Sankt Leon-Rot, Reilingen, Hockenheim and Ketsch before joining the Rhine.

Kraichbach
The Kraichbach between Hockenheim and Ketsch.
Physical characteristics
Source 
 ⁃ coordinates49°2′33″N 8°50′48″E
 ⁃ elevation300 m (980 ft)
Mouth 
 ⁃ location
Rhine
 ⁃ coordinates
49°21′48″N 8°30′54″E
 ⁃ elevation
93 m (305 ft)
Length60.0 km (37.3 mi) [1]
Basin size385 km2 (149 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
ProgressionRhine→ North Sea

Notable locations near the stream include Gochsheim Castle, Schloss Kislau prison, and the Hockenheimring racing circuit.

References
  1. Map services of the Baden-Württemberg State Office for the Environment, Survey and Conservation (Landesanstalt für Umwelt, Messungen und Naturschutz Baden-Württemberg)


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