Krippenbach
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| Krippenbach | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Germany |
| States | Saxony |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Elbe |
• coordinates | 50°54′47″N 14°09′59″E / 50.91306°N 14.16639°E |
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| Progression | Elbe→ North Sea |
The Krippenbach is a small river of Saxony, Germany. It is a left tributary of the Elbe, which it joins in Krippen, near Bad Schandau. It has an elevation of 136 meters. Its name comes from Krippen, a small fishing hamlet on the river. It was used to power mills in hamlets and villages.
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