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
ProgressionRhineNorth Sea

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

References


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.