Lost Gravity is a steel roller coaster at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands, built by German manufacturer Mack Rides and opened to the public on March 24, 2016. It debuted as the first installation of Mack’s then-new “BigDipper” train system, a design notable for seating riders not just above the track but also suspended outward on either side of it.
The ride uses a traditional chain lift hill to haul its single-car trains up to a height of 105 feet before releasing them into a compact but intense layout, including a dive drop and a zero-g roll, packed into just under two and a half minutes of runtime. Its unusual seating arrangement made it one of the more talked-about coaster debuts of 2016 among European enthusiasts.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Walibi Holland, Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
- Manufacturer: Mack Rides
- Opened: March 24, 2016
- Height: 105 ft (32 m)
- Top speed: 54 mph (87 km/h)
- Length: 2,230 ft (680 m)
- Inversions: 2 (dive drop and zero-g roll)
- Lift system: Chain lift hill
The Ride Experience
Lost Gravity’s signature feature is its BigDipper train, which seats eight riders across two rows of four, with the two outer riders in each row hanging off the sides of the track rather than sitting above it. This gives those riders a distinct sensation of hanging in open air through every drop and turn, while the inner riders get a more traditional seated view.
After a standard chain lift hill pulls the train to its peak, the layout reaches a maximum height of 105 feet before diving into a steep drop, then carries riders through a zero-g roll and a series of quick transitions at speeds up to 54 mph. The full circuit lasts around two and a half minutes, making it one of the more efficient thrill rides in the park’s lineup.
Design and Legacy
As the first coaster to use Mack Rides’ BigDipper trains, Lost Gravity served as a proving ground for the German manufacturer’s approach to varied rider perspectives on a single train. The concept drew attention from the coaster enthusiast community for reimagining how much of the sensation of a ride depends on seat position rather than track layout alone.
Since opening, Lost Gravity has remained one of Walibi Holland’s marquee attractions alongside the park’s other major steel coasters, continuing to draw riders interested in its unconventional seating and compact, high-intensity layout.
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Lost Gravity FAQs
Who manufactured Lost Gravity?
Lost Gravity was manufactured by the German company Mack Rides.
When did Lost Gravity open?
Lost Gravity opened at Walibi Holland on March 24, 2016.
Does Lost Gravity have a launch?
No, Lost Gravity uses a traditional chain lift hill to reach the top of its first drop rather than a launch system.
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