Kraichbach | |
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The Kraichbach between Hockenheim and Ketsch.
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Basin features | |
Main source | 300 m (980 ft) 49°2′33″N 8°50′48″E / 49.04250°N 8.84667°E |
River mouth | 93 m (305 ft) 49°21′48″N 8°30′54″E / 49.36333°N 8.51500°ECoordinates: 49°21′48″N 8°30′54″E / 49.36333°N 8.51500°E |
Progression | Rhine → North Sea |
River system | Rhine |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 59.9 km (37.2 mi) |
The Kraichbach is a 60 km long right tributary of the Rhine River 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.
Notable locations near the stream include Gochsheim Castle, Schloss Kislau prison, and the Hockenheimring racing circuit.