The lift hill crests at 223 feet, the train rolls to the brink, and then — nothing happens. For roughly four seconds you’re face-down above Lake Erie, dangling over the midway, watching the ground below do absolutely nothing to reassure you. That pause is the whole point of Valravn: Cedar Point’s flagship dive coaster doesn’t just drop you, it makes you dread it first.
Built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard and opened May 7, 2016, Valravn was the 100th roller coaster B&M ever constructed, and it set ten world records at debut — six specific to the dive coaster category and four for Cedar Point’s park as a whole. A decade on, newer coasters have chipped away at some of those dive-coaster marks, but Valravn remains one of the most complete three-inversion dive coaster experiences anywhere and still one of the most intense rides on the Cedar Point midway.
Quick Answer
Valravn is a Bolliger & Mabillard dive coaster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio: 223 feet tall, a 214-foot first drop at 90 degrees, a top speed of 75 mph, three inversions, and 3,415 feet of track. It opened May 7, 2016, requires a minimum height of 52 inches, and set ten world records at launch — six in the dive coaster category and four for Cedar Point’s park as a whole. Several of the dive-coaster marks have since been surpassed by newer coasters.
What Makes Valravn a Dive Coaster
Dive coasters are built around one dramatic concept: a near-vertical drop you see coming the whole way. Unlike a traditional coaster where the crest leads straight into freefall, a dive coaster rolls the train to the lip of the lift hill and stops — holding riders face-down over empty air before releasing. Valravn runs that format at maximum scale, with trains eight riders across, among the widest coaster cars at any major park. Three trains, each with three cars and 24 riders, give it a capacity of roughly 1,200 riders per hour.
Valravn was the first dive coaster to use B&M’s vest-style over-the-shoulder restraints, a design borrowed from wing coasters like Cedar Point’s own GateKeeper. The vest wraps across the chest and hips rather than clamping down from above, leaving the ride feel unusually open — there’s no bar blocking your view as you hang over the drop.
The name comes from Danish folklore: a valravn is a raven that feeds on the slain and gains supernatural powers — a fitting identity for a coaster designed to unsettle you before it even moves. Cedar Point introduced it as B&M’s centennial installation, the manufacturer’s 100th coaster worldwide, and the fourth B&M built at the park after Raptor, GateKeeper, and Rougarou.
All Ten World Records Valravn Set at Opening
When Valravn debuted in May 2016, it didn’t just set records for its own ride category — it broke marks for Cedar Point’s entire park. Six records were specific to dive coasters: tallest at 223 feet, fastest at 75 mph, longest at 3,415 feet of track, longest drop at 214 feet, most inversions at three, and highest inversion with a 165-foot Immelmann loop.
The other four were park-wide records that Valravn’s addition pushed Cedar Point past: most roller coasters over 200 feet tall at one amusement park (five), most rides at one amusement park, most steel roller coaster track at one park (over 52,000 feet), and most roller coaster track overall at one park (over 60,000 feet). Together, that’s the ten-record haul most official Cedar Point and manufacturer materials cite when calling Valravn a record-breaking debut.
Those dive-coaster benchmarks didn’t stay unmatched forever. Yukon Striker, which opened at Canada’s Wonderland in 2019, tied the 223-foot height mark and pushed past Valravn with a 245-foot drop and four inversions, though its 80 mph top speed never beat Valravn’s by much and both have since been eclipsed. In July 2026, Six Flags Over Texas opened Tormenta Rampaging Run, a 309-foot giga dive coaster that now claims the tallest, fastest, and longest titles in the category outright, hitting 87 mph across 4,199 feet of track with a 285-foot drop and a 179-foot vertical loop — the tallest vertical loop on any roller coaster anywhere.
Even with the dive-coaster records reshuffled, Valravn’s original ten-record haul reflects how thoroughly it was designed to redefine both its format and its home park at launch, not just edge past one benchmark.
The Full Ride Layout
The chain lift takes long enough to open up views across Sandusky Bay and the Cedar Point peninsula. Valravn sits near the front of the park, which puts the Lake Erie shoreline directly in sightline from the summit — a detail that makes the hold feel even more exposed, since there’s genuinely nothing between you and the horizon.
At the top, the train rolls to the lip and pauses for approximately four seconds with no countdown. You’re tilted forward at 90 degrees, held by a vest restraint, with 214 feet of air beneath you, and then the brakes release. The first drop accelerates riders to 75 mph and feeds immediately into the Immelmann loop, a 165-foot inversion where the train arcs up and over before reversing direction — one of the tallest inversions at Cedar Point.
After the Immelmann, the track delivers a second drop, a dive loop, and closes with a 270-degree zero-g roll that sends riders through more than three-quarters of a full rotation before the brake run. Total track: 3,415 feet. Total run time: 2 minutes and 23 seconds — a three-inversion sequence that separates Valravn from most dive coasters, which stop at one or two inversions and end shortly after the initial plunge.
Restraints, Height Requirement, and Who Shouldn’t Ride
Valravn uses B&M’s flexible vest-style over-the-shoulder restraints paired with an interlocking seat belt, rather than the rigid over-the-shoulder bars found on older coasters. The vest locks across the chest and hips, and ride operators check each one before the train departs the station. Minimum height to ride is 52 inches (4 feet 4 inches).
As with most extreme B&M coasters, Cedar Point advises against riding for guests who are pregnant or have heart, back, neck, or other health conditions that could be aggravated by sudden drops, inversions, and g-forces. Because policies and the full restriction list can change, check the official ride page for Valravn on Cedar Point’s site before you visit if you have any health concerns.
How Intense Is Valravn, Really?
Valravn earns its reputation less from raw speed than from anticipation. The four-second hold at the top is longer than it sounds when you’re the one hanging there, and it’s the signature sensation that separates dive coasters from drop towers or standard first-drop coasters. Once it releases, the ride stays aggressive through all three inversions rather than trailing off after the first drop, which is part of why fans still rank it among Cedar Point’s most intense credits a decade after it opened.
Where to find it: Valravn is located near the front of Cedar Point, on the midway not far from the park’s main entrance, making it an easy first or last ride of the day.
Rub-on sunscreen that fits in a pocket — reapply in the queue without greasy hands on the lap bar.
Folds into its own pocket. Pop it on when the storm rolls in and the rides reopen to short lines.
Keeps your phone strapped to you, not in a loose-article bin. Zip it before the lift hill and walk straight off the exit ramp.
Valravn roller coaster FAQs
How tall is Valravn at Cedar Point?
Valravn stands 223 feet tall, with a first drop of 214 feet at a 90-degree angle.
How fast does Valravn go?
Valravn reaches a top speed of 75 mph during its first drop.
How many inversions does Valravn have?
Valravn has three inversions: a 165-foot Immelmann loop, a dive loop, and a 270-degree zero-g roll.
What records did Valravn break?
Valravn set ten world records when it opened in 2016: six specific to the dive coaster category (tallest, fastest, longest track, longest drop, most inversions, and highest inversion) and four park-wide records for Cedar Point, including most roller coasters over 200 feet and most total roller coaster track at one park.
Is Valravn still the tallest dive coaster?
No. Yukon Striker at Canada’s Wonderland tied Valravn’s height in 2019, and in July 2026 Six Flags Over Texas opened Tormenta Rampaging Run, a 309-foot giga dive coaster that now holds the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster records.
What does the name Valravn mean?
Valravn comes from Danish folklore and translates to “raven of the slain” — a mythological raven said to feed on fallen warriors and gain supernatural powers.
What is the height requirement for Valravn?
Riders must be at least 52 inches (4 feet 4 inches) tall to ride Valravn.
What type of restraints does Valravn use?
Valravn uses B&M’s vest-style over-the-shoulder restraints with an interlocking seat belt. It was the first dive coaster to use this restraint style, which wraps across the chest and hips instead of clamping down from above.
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