Cavertitz: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The area around Cavertitz is characterized by the Dahleaue floodplain, with its broad meadows and significant stands of trees. The municipality has a dense, well-signposted network of cycling and hiking trails, as well as bridleways through the heathlands and forests. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Cavertitz can then continue searching for accommodation.

Nature

The Dahlener Heide has around 254 kilometers of hiking trails and has been a protected landscape area since 1967. In Schöna, a wildlife enclosure is described as an excursion destination near the entrance to the Dahlener Heide.

Cycling and Hiking Trails

Within the municipality of Cavertitz, Zeuckritz is connected to the Leipzig–Elbe cycling network. Schirmenitz is also connected to the Leipzig–Elbe Cycle Route within the municipality. Zeuckritz is also home to the restored Zeuckritz post windmill, a windmill built in 1865. Prior registration with the Cavertitz municipal administration is required for visits.

Culture

Cavertitz has a Romanesque fortified church dating from the 12th century. The village is also home to the Gestüt Sachsen estate complex, which dates from the 13th century. The historic coach house and riding stable at Gestüt Sachsen can be visited by prior appointment.

In Lampertswalde, there is a former manor house dating from the late 14th century, with a well-maintained park, rare botanical features, a restored gardener’s house, and a castle café. The church in Olganitz is a recently renovated hall church that combines Romanesque, Baroque, Neoclassical, and historicist elements. Features described as noteworthy include a baptismal font and carved figures.

History

Cavertitz was first mentioned in historical records in 1240. The church in Schirmenitz was built in the 12th century. During the Battle of Mühlberg in 1547, the Schirmenitz parish house provided accommodation for Emperor Charles V and his brother Ferdinand.

Getting There

From Leipzig Central Station, visitors can take the RE50 to Oschatz and then change to bus 802 to Schöna near Cavertitz.

More local pages: Oschatz, Belgern-Schildau, Wermsdorf, Naundorf, Jesewitz, Dahlen, Schkeuditz, Schönwölkau

For the higher-level travel overview: Northern Saxony.