Epirus · Greece
Katara Pass
EO6Metsovo to Panagia
Ninety corners over the Pindus at 1,705 metres between Metsovo and Panagia, an old road the Egnatia motorway tunnels have left almost to itself.
The old EO6 crosses the Katara pass through the Pindus mountains between Metsovo and the village of Panagia, reaching about 1705 metres. The road winds through pine and spruce forest with long views over the Aoos and Pineios valleys, now quiet since the Egnatia motorway tunnels opened. Mind the seasonal snow closures, fog at altitude and slow recovery vehicles.
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Where it runs21.9 mi · point to point
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Character
The highest road in Greece, by our count in the catalogue.
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%675.8 – 1,694.8 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- Adriatic & Aegean Seas ViewViewpoint9.3 mi in
- Mount OlympusViewpoint9.4 mi in
- Cavalry monumentLandmark1.2 mi in
Hazards
- Winter snow closures
- Fog at altitude
- Slow recovery vehicles
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“offers great views of the Aoos and the Pineios valleys as well as the surrounding mountains”
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