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Alpengeist
“The Ghost of the Alps” is BGW’s only inverted coaster. It is meant to resemble a ski lift, being chased by a yeti type spirit through twists turns and inversions. For more on the mythos behind the ride, check out Beyond the Ride: Alpengeist.
Alpengeist – Germany – Roller Coaster – 2014
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2014
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2014
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2014
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2014
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Alpengeist – Germany – Roller Coaster – 2014
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2014
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2016
Germany – Alpengeist – Roller Coaster – 2014
Stats
Length (track): 3,828 ft Length (time): 3:10 Top Speed: 67 mph Inversions: 6 Highest point: 195 ft Height requirement: 54″ Opened: 3/22/97 Capacity: 1,820 riders per hour
Ride Elements: Zero G Roll, Cobra roll, 106′ loop, immelman, corkscrew.
Insider Tips
This ride has over the shoulder (OTSR) restraints, only 2 seats, one on row 4 and one on row 5, have a double belt system fitting guests that have a chest larger than 52″. The test seat at ride entrance is a bigger seat.