Bogenfels

Close up aerial photograph of Bogenfels

Approaching Bogenfels on foot

Bogenfels is a location in the coastal Namib Desert of Namibia, noted for its natural rock formations (hence the name, which means "arch rock" in German).^[1] The main formation is a 55-metre (180 ft) high rock arch close to the coast. It is not easily accessible, due to the terrain and its location within a restricted diamond-mining area Sperrgebiet, at 27° 28'S, about 95 kilometres (59 mi) south of Lüderitz and 32 kilometres (20 mi) south of Pomona but there are official guided tours.

Geology[]

With its highest point at 55 metres (180 ft) above sea level, the formation is a mix of hard dolomite and soft shale.

Town[]

A settlement developed in the area after diamonds were discovered. In 1950, it was evacuated and has remained a ghost town since. A narrow-gauge railway line once ran to Kolmanskop.

Philately[]

From 1931 to 1996, South West Africa and later Namibia issued postage stamps depicting the Bogenfels.

References[]

Coordinates: 27°27′38″S 15°23′31″E / 27.46056°S 15.39194°E / -27.46056; 15.39194

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