Mount Oeta, Mountain in Phthiotis Regional Unit, Greece

Mount Oeta is a 2,152-metre limestone and flysch massif on the border of Phocis and Phthiotis. Its northern side drops steeply to the Spercheios valley in deep gorges, including the Gorgopotamos gorge with the Kremastos waterfall, while the southern slopes are gentle. The plateaus of Livadies, Amaliolaka and Katavothra hold sinkholes, caverns and seasonal ponds.

The mountain is known in ancient tradition as the place where the hero Heracles built his funeral pyre. This mythological connection has anchored the site in cultural memory since antiquity.

The name Oeta was also applied to the mountain's former name Katavothra, and the peak called Pyra recalls the pyre on which Heracles was burned to escape the tunic of Deianira. Villages such as Ypati and Pavliani on the slopes keep the mountain present in local life, and the national park's refuge of the Lamia mountaineering club serves walkers.

The mountain offers numerous hiking trails that pass through forests and have varying difficulty levels. Visitors should come prepared with sturdy footwear and adequate water, especially if they plan to reach higher elevations.

Two plant species, Veronica oetaea and Allium lagarophyllum, grow only on this mountain anywhere in the world. These rare species make it an important location for botanists and conservation work.