Montaña Suiza, Steel roller coaster at Monte Igueldo Amusement Park in San Sebastián, Spain
The wooden cars of Montaña Suiza travel along steel rails embedded in concrete troughs, reaching speeds of 50 kilometers per hour during the journey.
German engineer Erich Heidrich constructed this roller coaster in 1928, establishing it as the oldest operating steel roller coaster in the world.
The name of this heritage site reflects both Spanish and Basque languages, with Montaña Suiza translating to Swiss Mountain and Mendiko Trena in Basque.
Two trains with two cars each accommodate twenty passengers, while an onboard brakeman controls the speed throughout the 400-meter track length.
The roller coaster runs through an underground tunnel and along stone viaducts, offering views of the Bay of Biscay from 180 meters above sea level.
Location: San Sebastián
Inception: 1928
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.32099,-2.01000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:17
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