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.

Krippenbach
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Location
CountryGermany
StatesSaxony
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Elbe
 • coordinates
50°54′47″N 14°09′59″E / 50.91306°N 14.16639°E / 50.91306; 14.16639
Basin features
ProgressionElbeNorth Sea

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