Katz Castle
Burg Katz
A 14th-century castle on the hillside above St. Goarshausen. Together with Rheinfels Castle across the river and Mouse Castle downstream, it forms a classic river view.
Katz Castle was built by the Counts of Katzenelnbogen, and its name jokingly suggests that it intends to 'devour' Mouse Castle downstream. It is privately owned and not open to the public, but together with the town and the river bend it forms the most classic postcard view of the Loreley section. The best vantage points are from the riverside at St. Goar on the opposite bank or from Rheinfels Castle, and you can also pass the outside of the castle on the Rhine trail.
Opening hours
Not open; exterior only
Nearby sights
- Lorelei
- Rheinfels Castle
- Maus Castle
- Oberwesel
- Schönburg (Oberwesel)
- Gutenfels Castle
- Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
- Bacharach