Abyssus is the twin-launch centerpiece of Energylandia’s Aqualantis area in Zator, Poland, a steel Vekoma coaster that fires riders through four inversions and a twisted top hat at nearly 62 mph. Since opening in July 2021, it has become one of the park’s three most talked-about coasters alongside Hyperion and Zadra.
This guide covers everything people search for about Abyssus: its exact speed and stats, a breakdown of the ride from launch to brake run, the Atlantis-themed story behind it, how it compares to the park’s other big rides, and who can ride it.
Quick Answer
Abyssus is a steel launched roller coaster at Energylandia in Zator, Poland, built by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma. It reaches a top speed of about 62 mph (99.9 km/h), stands roughly 126 feet (38.5 m) tall, and sends riders through two LSM launches and four inversions across a 4,318-foot (1,316 m) track in around two minutes.
Stats at a Glance
Park: Energylandia, Zator, Poland. Area: Aqualantis. Manufacturer: Vekoma. Model: Shockwave (extended 1320m+ version, also marketed as a Super Shockwave). Designer: Benjamin Bloemendaal. Theming: Jora Vision Europe.
Opened: July 14, 2021. Height: about 126 feet (38.5 m). Top speed: about 62 mph (99.9 km/h). Track length: about 4,318 feet (1,316 m). Inversions: 4 (vertical loop, batwing, corkscrew). G-force: 4.5 G. Ride duration: about 2 minutes. Trains: 3 trains of 4 cars, 16 riders per train, seated 2-across in 2 rows. Hourly capacity: about 1,000 riders. Reported build cost: around €11 million ($11 million). Minimum height: 120 cm with a guardian, 140 cm to ride alone.
The Ride Experience
Abyssus starts with a lower-speed launch out of the station, sending the train through a short twisting section that builds anticipation before the real acceleration begins. Riders then hit a second, far more powerful LSM launch that pushes the train to its top speed of around 62 mph in a matter of seconds.
From there the layout climbs into a twisted top hat roughly 126 feet tall, then dives straight into the first of four inversions: a vertical loop. An airtime-filled twisted hill follows, dropping the train beneath the station structure, before the ride closes out with a batwing double inversion and a corkscrew on the way back to the brakes. The full circuit takes about two minutes, run continuously across three 16-rider trains to keep the line moving.
How Fast Is Abyssus?
Abyssus reaches its top speed of about 62 mph (99.9 km/h) during the second, more powerful of its two LSM launches, rather than from a drop like a traditional lift-hill coaster. The g-force through the inversions and transitions that follow peaks around 4.5 G.
Despite the punch of that second launch, Abyssus isn’t the fastest ride at Energylandia. That title belongs to Hyperion, the park’s giga coaster, which also holds Poland’s records for tallest and longest coaster. Abyssus instead stands out for concentrating its speed and four inversions into a tighter, more intense package.
Theming and Setting
Abyssus anchors Aqualantis, Energylandia’s area themed around a rediscovered, long-submerged city of Atlantis. In the park’s storyline, the coaster’s steel structure represents a pump station built by explorers who uncovered the ancient city, and the ride’s name comes from Abyssus, a fictional ocean god tied to the Latin word for “depth.” The area’s theming, developed with design studio Jora Vision, frames the launches and inversions as the god’s response to explorers disturbing his sunken domain.
As Energylandia’s 17th roller coaster, Abyssus was built to give Aqualantis a signature headliner alongside the area’s water attractions, and it opened to the public on July 14, 2021 after a short soft-opening period.
How Abyssus Compares to Energylandia’s Other Coasters
Energylandia’s enthusiast reputation rests heavily on three rides: Hyperion, a record-setting giga coaster; Zadra, a Rocky Mountain Construction hybrid known for its steep drops and airtime; and Abyssus, the park’s launched inversion coaster. Riders and coaster-tracking communities regularly place the three in a close top tier for the park, with Abyssus typically noted as the most compact, intense, and inversion-heavy of the group rather than the tallest or fastest.
That combination, a launched Vekoma layout with four inversions packed into just over four minutes of walk time to the station, is what makes Abyssus distinct from bigger hypercoaster-style rides elsewhere in the park.
Who Can Ride Abyssus
Riders must be at least 120 cm (about 3 feet 11 inches) tall to ride with an accompanying guardian, and at least 140 cm tall to ride unaccompanied. As with most launched, inverting coasters, loose items such as phones and bags aren’t allowed in the ride vehicle, and the ride isn’t recommended for guests who are pregnant or have heart, back, or neck conditions.
Energylandia typically operates on a seasonal schedule with hours that shift through the year, and ticket pricing is tiered by date and online vs. gate purchase. For current opening hours, ticket prices, and any ride closures, check the official Energylandia website before visiting.
Abyssus roller coaster FAQs
What type of roller coaster is Abyssus?
Abyssus is a steel launched roller coaster built by Vekoma, using an extended version of the company’s Shockwave model. It features two LSM launches and four inversions: a vertical loop, a batwing double inversion, and a corkscrew.
Where is Abyssus located?
Abyssus is located at Energylandia, a theme park in Zator, Poland, where it serves as the centerpiece of the Aqualantis themed area.
How fast does Abyssus go?
Abyssus reaches a top speed of about 62 mph (99.9 km/h), hit during its second, more powerful LSM launch.
How tall is Abyssus?
Abyssus stands about 126 feet (38.5 m) tall at its highest point, the twisted top hat near the start of the layout.
How long is the Abyssus ride?
The track is about 4,318 feet (1,316 m) long, and one full circuit, from launch to brake run, takes roughly two minutes.
Is Abyssus the fastest roller coaster in Poland?
No. Abyssus is fast for a launched inversion coaster, but Hyperion, also at Energylandia, is Poland’s fastest, tallest, and longest roller coaster.
What is the minimum height to ride Abyssus?
Riders need to be at least 120 cm tall to ride with a guardian, and at least 140 cm to ride without one.
What does the name Abyssus mean?
Abyssus is named after a fictional ocean god in Energylandia’s Aqualantis storyline; the name comes from the Latin word for “depth.”
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