Kraichbach

Kraichbach
The Kraichbach between Hockenheim and Ketsch.
Physical characteristics
Source
• elevation	300 m (980 ft)
Mouth
• elevation	93 m (305 ft)
Length	59.9 km (37.2 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Rhine → North Sea
River system	Rhine

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.