Kraichbach

Kraichbach
The Kraichbach between Hockenheim and Ketsch
Location
Country	Germany
State	Baden-Württemberg
Physical characteristics
Source
• coordinates	49°2′33″N 8°50′48″E / 49.04250°N 8.84667°E / 49.04250; 8.84667 (Kraichbach source)
• elevation	300 m (980 ft)
Mouth
• location	Rhine
• coordinates	49°21′48″N 8°30′54″E / 49.36333°N 8.51500°E / 49.36333; 8.51500 (Kraichbach mouth)
• elevation	93 m (305 ft)
Length	60.0 km (37.3 mi) [1]
Basin size	385 km2 (149 sq mi) [1]
Basin features
Progression	Rhine→ North Sea

The Kraichbach is a 60-kilometre-long (37 mi) 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.

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