The Vía Verde del Ferrocarril Vasco Navarro, the world of truffles and Metauten’s historic buildings each offer a different focus. This gives you a choice of activities for planning your trip: exploring the route, discovering local culture and enjoying truffle-related experiences.

The Vía Verde and railway heritage

The Vía Verde del Ferrocarril Vasco Navarro passes through the valleys of Allín, Metauten, Valdega and La Berrueza. It is mostly flat and accessible to walkers, cyclists and people with reduced mobility. Along the route, visitors can explore restored tunnels, viaducts and railway stations. The Vía Verde thus combines different ways of exploring with visible railway heritage. If you are primarily interested in getting active and seeing historic buildings, you will find both along this route; the sights in the village add their own architectural touch.

Churches, heraldic houses and a pilgrimage

Metauten’s sights include heraldic houses and a Palacio Cabo de Armería. The Caseríos preserve coats of arms from the 16th and 17th centuries. These symbols offer a tangible point of reference for the history of the buildings. The church of San Román also adds its own architectural character to the village: it is built in the Gothic-Renaissance style. Heraldic emblems and different architectural forms thus come together.

The hermitage of Santa Bárbara lies on the hill opposite Metauten. Every year in early September, residents make a pilgrimage there. This recurring tradition complements the permanent buildings and gives the cultural heritage a connection to the calendar. The stated annual period provides a specific cultural point of reference when planning your travel dates.

Truffles: museum, experience and festival

The Truffle Eco-Museum is Metauten’s interpretation centre. An interactive exhibit at the Museo de la Trufa lets children discover the world of black truffles; confirm before travelling whether it is available. The Trufa Experiencia, which is available seasonally, begins with a guided tour of the Museo de la Trufa de Metauten, includes a truffle hunt with truffle dogs and ends with a tasting of truffle products. Check dates and availability if you would like to plan your trip around this experience.

Metauten has also hosted a gastronomic festival promoting truffles for several years. The events have different formats: the Trufa Experiencia combines a guided tour, a truffle hunt and a tasting, while the festival focuses on gastronomy. If you are planning your trip around the festival, check the specific event date in advance. Charcoal burners and truffle gatherers are also part of the local character: Metauten is a land of charcoal burners and truffle gatherers.

Vegetation in the Metauten valley

The landscape also helps give the area its character. The Metauten valley has diverse vegetation, including holm oaks, Portuguese oaks, oaks, abundant boxwood and juniper. This variety of plants offers a different perspective on Metauten from its buildings and truffle experiences: it also grounds the village in a distinctive landscape.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Ollobarren, Barillas, Arróniz, Puente La Reina, Elgorriaga, Zariquiegui, Burguete, Burgui.

For the overview of the wider area: Navarra.