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Bogenfels is a natural rock arch on the coast of the Namib Desert in southern Namibia, its main formation a rock arch about 55 metres high standing close to the sea. The site lies within the restricted Sperrgebiet diamond mining area south of Luderitz, and though not easily reached, it can be visited on official guided tours.

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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).
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