Baron 1898
Height
98 ft
Speed
56 mph
Length
1,644 ft
Riders step into the role of gold miners descending into a haunted mine shaft, greeted by a blend of steampunk aesthetics and Victorian industrialism. The experience begins with an ominous ascent into a mine tower where spectral voices warn against entering the depths. A suspenseful pause at the edge of a vertical drop precedes a high-speed plunge into a mist-filled tunnel, leading into a series of forceful maneuvers including an Immelmann and a zero-g roll. The ride concludes with a tight helix and a swift return to the station, leaving passengers with the adrenaline of a narrow escape from the vengeful spirits known as the Witte Wieven.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| Type | Dive Coaster |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Designer | Bolliger & Mabillard, Sander de Bruijn |
| Height | 98 ft |
| Drop | 123 ft |
| Max Speed | 56 mph |
| Length | 1,644 ft |
| Inversions | 2 |
| Duration | 2 minutes 10 seconds |
| Capacity | 1,000 riders per hour |