Mount Ohlssen Bagge

Mount Ohlssen Bagge is a rocky summit ridge above Wilpena Pound, reached by one of the park’s harder day walks. If you want a wide view over the Pound and surrounding ranges, this is a strong choice; if you want a quick lookout, it’s far too much climbing for a brief stop. From the Wilpena Visitor Centre trailhead, the route follows tracks beside Wilpena Creek into Pound Gap, then branches uphill. The park lists 6.4 km return and about four hours; other published lengths range from 5.6 to around 7 km, so the figure depends on the route and source.

It’s a sustained uphill walk over steep ground, with steps, rough rock and a short scramble near the top. The route is classed as hard, and the rocky footing asks for care even though markers help with wayfinding. At the summit, the path reaches a long, broad ridge with room to stop. You can look back across Wilpena Pound, pick out St Mary Peak, and take in the wider Flinders ranges. This is a good half-day choice for walkers who want a proper climb; it’s not the place for an easy viewpoint. For photos, walk along the ridge and take in both the Pound and the surrounding country rather than treating the summit as one single lookout.

The walk begins by the Wilpena Visitor Centre and resort complex. The nearby facilities include toilets and a general store, with the resort’s restaurant and bar back at the trailhead area; none of those services are up on the mountain. The hike closes each year from 30 November until 1 March, so check that it’s in season when planning a summer visit.