Expedition GeForce, Steel roller coaster in Holiday Park, Haßloch, Germany
The Expedition GeForce track spans 1.2 kilometers with an 82-degree initial drop and reaches speeds of 120 kilometers per hour through multiple hills and turns.
Intamin and Werner Stengel engineered this steel roller coaster, which opened in June 2001 to commemorate Holiday Park's 30th operational anniversary at a cost of 10 million euros.
The roller coaster established new standards for European thrill rides, introducing the first cable lift system instead of traditional chain mechanisms in Germany.
Riders must be at least 140 centimeters tall to experience the 1-minute-15-second journey, which includes seven periods of weightlessness throughout the course.
The track rests upon 209 foundations extending up to 20 meters deep, supporting two 28-passenger trains that navigate through wooded areas and over a lake.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS coordinates: 49.31740,8.29784
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
This collection brings together roller coasters designed to push the limits of speed and engineering. The attractions feature diverse technologies, from hybrid wooden and steel structures to fully metallic constructions. The courses include multiple inversions, nearly vertical drops at angles close to 90 degrees, and speeds exceeding 87 miles per hour (140 km/h). Some models utilize the natural terrain to create prolonged acceleration sensations. Participating parks are located across several continents. In North America, Cedar Point in Ohio houses Steel Vengeance with its four inversions at 75 miles per hour (120 km/h), while Kings Dominion in Virginia offers Intimidator 305 with its steep descent at 53 degrees. In Europe, PortAventura in Spain hosts Shambhala, which peaks at 250 meters (820 feet), and Alton Towers in the UK features The Smiler with its fourteen inversions. Asia also has notable rides like T-Express at Everland in South Korea, spanning nearly 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) across hilly terrain.
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