There are concrete points to consider when choosing a focus in Abejar: two circular routes of different lengths with named starting points, pine forest and Sabinar, as well as a distinctive architectural and festive heritage. “El Navazo” is six kilometres long, while “La Solana” is eight. This lets you explore walking, landscape, architecture and events as different facets of the town.

Two circular routes, different waypoints

“El Navazo” is a six-kilometre circular route within the municipal area. It starts in the area known as “El Molimiento” and leads to Alto de la Negraila. From there, you can see the Embalse de la Cuerda del Pozo. “La Solana” is an eight-kilometre circular route that starts in “La Horca”, a neighbourhood belonging to Abejar. Part of the route follows a section of the Cañada Real Occidental Soriana, which is still used by the village's livestock.

When comparing the routes, the difference in length is not the only factor: “El Navazo” leads to a named viewpoint overlooking the reservoir; “La Solana” includes a section of the Cañada that is still used by the village's livestock. The routes therefore differ both in length and in their respective waypoints.

Pine forest, Sabinar and views

Abejar is surrounded by pine forests. To the south of the town, the Sabinar stretches across the Sierra de Cabrejas. Another perspective on the route is offered by the Abejar–Soria section of the Camino Natural Santander-Mediterráneo: it starts at the former Abejar railway station, a third-class station next to kilometre marker 0. There is also a rest area at the station. Along the route, the Sierra de Cabrejas lies to the right; it is included in the Natura 2000 network as the “Sabinares Sierra de Cabrejas” Special Area of Conservation.

From the Atalaya viewpoint in Abejar, you can see the Sierras de Cebollera and Urbión. Together with the pine forests and the Sabinar, these named landscape features offer different vantage points for exploring the surroundings.

Church architecture and traditional buildings

The Iglesia Parroquial de San Juan Bautista is one of the most representative examples of Gothic architecture in Soria. It has three naves and also houses a Romanesque baptismal font. The Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Camino offers a different architectural form: this single-nave church dates from the 18th century and has a cross-shaped floor plan. The two religious buildings therefore differ both in their described architectural form and in their period of construction.

Abejar's traditional architecture also features distinctive details, including ashlar buildings and conical chimneys typical of Pinariego architecture. The town's architectural heritage thus ranges from its churches to the forms of its traditional buildings.

La Barrosa and the Feria de la Trufa

La Barrosa is a ritual rooted in mythological and carnival traditions, in which the whole village takes part. Its main figures are La Barrosa and two Barroseros. The Fiesta de la Barrosa is celebrated on the first Saturday after Shrove Tuesday. On 12 February 2025, it was recognised as a festival of tourist interest in Castilla y León. The date of recognition and the recurring rule for the festival date are two different points in time.

The Feria de la Trufa de Soria is also held in Abejar. It is the only single-product fair specialising in truffles in Castilla y León. Since 2003, it has been one of Soria's established winter events; its first edition was held in Abejar. The groups the fair attracts include exhibitors, restaurateurs, chefs, companies specialising in canned mushroom products, and the general public. Mycology plays an important role in tourism in the wider region around Abejar; mushrooms found there include porcini, níscalos and king oyster mushrooms.

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For the wider travel overview: Soria.