| Krippenbach | |
| Mouth Coordinates: | 50.9131°N 14.1664°W |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | Germany |
| Subdivision Type2: | States |
| Subdivision Name2: | Saxony |
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.