Raik, Family roller coaster at Phantasialand, Germany

Raik is a roller coaster in the Klugheim section of Phantasialand that sends riders back and forth through a narrow rock canyon several times. The train travels the route twice in opposite directions, passing over gentle hills and curves.

Construction of the Klugheim area began in October 2014, replacing an old cowboy village that housed the Silbermine dark ride. Taron opened first, and about six weeks later the park announced a second coaster, Raik, which opened on 30 June 2016. At its debut it held world records as the fastest and longest Family Boomerang.

The name comes from a Nordic mythological figure and fits into the imagined world of Klugheim. Wooden structures and rock formations along the track create a medieval setting.

Raik is a shuttle coaster: the train is pulled backward up the lift hill, held for about three seconds at the top, then released through the station and along the track, before gravity carries it back the same way. Only one train runs at a time, so queues build up. Riders must be at least 1.00 metre tall; under 1.20 metres an accompanying adult is required.

The train is pulled backward up an incline and then released, so guests experience the entire track in both directions. The pendulum effect creates a ride feeling that differs from classic roller coasters.