Local folklore attributes the name to the Counts of Katzenelnbogen's mocking of the Electors of Trier during the 30 years of construction, who reportedly said that the castle was the "mouse" that would be eaten by the "cat" of Burg Katz. The originally intended name was Burg Peterseck (or St. Peterseck).
Local lore credits the name to the Counts of Katzenelnbogen's jests at the Electors of Trier during its 30-year construction period, who reportedly said that the castle would be the "mouse" devoured by the "cat" of Burg Katz. The original intention was for it to be called Burg Peterseck (or St. Peterseck).