The invention relates to a catheter (10) for neural blockades in anaesthesia. Said catheter consists of a flexible plastic tube in which a wire (16) is arranged for electrostimulation. The distal end of said wire (16) is conductively applied to a contact tip protruding out of the catheter (10). Said contact tip consists of a stopper (12) and a cap (14) which are positioned in the catheter (10), the cap being arranged in front of the distal end of said catheter (10) and covering the edge of the front surface thereof.