Alpengeist, Steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia
This inverted roller coaster features six inversions along its track, reaching speeds of 67 miles per hour through a series of loops and spirals.
Upon its inauguration in March 1997, Alpengeist held the record for the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world at 195 feet high.
The name translates from German to Ghost of the Alps, reflecting the ride's ski resort theme with elements resembling a mountain expedition gone wrong.
Riders must reach a minimum height of 54 inches to experience this attraction, which operates with three trains carrying 32 passengers each.
The coaster includes a 170-foot spiral drop and crosses over the Rhine River during its cobra roll sequence, combining German themes with extreme thrills.
Location: Virginia
Official opening: March 22, 1997
GPS coordinates: 37.23280,-76.64760
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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