The Katara Pass or Metsovo Pass ( Greek: Πέρασμα της Κατάρας) is a mountain pass in the Pindus mountains in northern Greece. It is 5 km (3 mi) northeast of the town Metsovo. Situated on the border of Epirus ( Ioannina regional unit) and Thessaly ( Trikala regional unit), it forms the divide between the river basins of the Aoos to the southwest and the Pineios to the east. Its elevation is about 1,705 m (5,595 ft) making it one of the highest in the nation. Greek National Road 6 ( Larissa - Trikala - Metsovo - Ioannina - Igoumenitsa) crosses the Katara Pass. With the opening of the Egnatia Odos motorway which passes through tunnels further south, traffic has sharply declined.
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The Katara Pass or Metsovo Pass ( Greek: Πέρασμα της Κατάρας) is a mountain pass in the Pindus mountains in northern Greece. It is 5 km (3 mi) northeast of the town Metsovo. Situated on the border of Epirus ( Ioannina regional unit) and Thessaly ( Trikala regional unit), it forms the divide between the river basins of the Aoos to the southwest and the Pineios to the east. Its elevation is about 1,705 m (5,595 ft) making it one of the highest in the nation. Greek National Road 6 ( Larissa - Trikala - Metsovo - Ioannina - Igoumenitsa) crosses the Katara Pass. With the opening of the Egnatia Odos motorway which passes through tunnels further south, traffic has sharply declined.