Katz Castle, Medieval castle in Sankt Goarshausen, Germany
The fortress stands on a hilltop between the Rhine Valley and Forstbach Valley, featuring strong defensive walls and a 131-foot-tall keep.
Count Wilhelm II of Katzenelnbogen constructed the castle in 1371 to protect toll collection points along the Rhine River trade route.
The name Katz originated from its builders, the Counts of Katzenelnbogen, and forms a linguistic pair with nearby Burg Maus castle.
While the castle remains closed to the public, visitors can observe its exterior from viewing points in Sankt Goar across the Rhine.
Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the destruction of the castle in 1806, leading to its restoration 90 years later based on historical drawings.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Location: Sankt Goarshausen
Inception: 14 century
Website: http://burg-katz.de
GPS coordinates: 50.15211,7.72415
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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