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Alpengeist

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 54 inches

About Alpengeist

This ski lift gone wrong thrills riders with six massive inversions and a top speed of 67 MPH. The B&M inverted coaster is consistantly rated among the top 20 steel roller coasters in the world, and takes guests on an incredible Alpine adventure.

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54 votes, so far

A very fun ride with a great theme. It's nice if you can get a front seat (if you're ok with the wait), but still a good time no matter where you're sitting. This coaster flies from beginning to end! - John Hicks

I agree with the previous poster who complained about visibility; if you're not in the front row, you see none of the theming that would give the ride context. In a way that worked great for me -- I didn't have to live in dread of what was about to come, lol -- but I fet a bit cheated, as I am limited to rows 4 or 5, for the split-belt seats. I'm 48, and I was surprised how well my body took it; but this is definitely a younger-person's ride ... two days later, and I'm still reaching for the Advil! - MW CAVA

this is a fun and intense invert, my third favorite behind Montu and DD. All I heard was great things about this ride, but i was a little bit dissapointed by it. - Patrick Gorham

Alpengeist is a nicely themed, impressive-looking coaster, probably my second favorite ride in the park. The best B&M inverted coaster I have ridden to date. - James Rao

Walter And Claudes best Inverted coaster to date. - Justin Spisto

Yes this is my second favorite in the park. I love the loops. I feel so dizzy afterwards. - scooby doobydoo

A notch below the rest at BGE, unless you are in the front seat. I just like being able to see, and there's not much to see unless you're in the front. Still fun and fast though. In the front seat, it is the best ride in the park - bar none! - Leon Pfeiffer

Exciting, fast, good theming for a non-Disney ride, but not as smooth as the best steel coasters - Fraser Paskell

Alpengeist is so freaking insane. It is hauling butt from the drop to the end. The drop is insane. Back seat is best, it has the most speed in the back and just feels like your are out of control. I still get off Alpie feeling loopy in the head. Best ride in the park, YES better than Griffon!! - Christy Shuman

Alpengeist was getting just a bit rough last time I rode, but still the best inverted coaster out there. - Adam Imbruglio

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