 Belantis entrance | |
| Coordinates | 51°15′6.5″N12°18′55″E / 51.251806°N 12.31528°E Coordinates: 51°15′6.5″N12°18′55″E / 51.251806°N 12.31528°E |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2003 |
| Visitors per year | 600,000 [1] |
| Area | 27 ha (67 acres) |
| Attractions | |
| Roller coasters | 4 |
| Water rides | 4 |
| Status | Operating |
Belantis is an amusement park next to Leipzig, Germany. Covering 27 hectares, the park offers over 60 attractions, including four roller coasters. [2]
The park was bought by Parques Reunidos in 2018. [3]
| Ride Name | Picture | Opened | Manufacturer | Model/Type | Max. Height | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huracan |  | 2010 | Gerstlauer | Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter | 32 m | 560 m |
| Cobra des Amun Ra |  | 2015 | Gerstlauer | Family Coaster 360 | 15 m | 360 m |
| Drachenritt |  | 2003 | Gerstlauer | Bobsled Coaster Custom | ||
| Huracanito | 2014 | Gerstlauer | Kiddy Racer | 1.8 m | 23 m | |
Huracan has a steeper-than-vertical first hill and five inversions.
The water ride Fluch des Pharao starts from a pyramid with a height of 38 m. [4]
| Ride Name | Picture | Opened | Manufacturer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluch des Pharao |  | 2003 | Hafema | 425 m |
| Fahrt des Odysseus | 2003 | Bear Rides | 500 m | |
| Gletscher-Rutscher |  | 2003 | Metallbau Emmeln | 100 m |
| Indianer Kanus | 2006 | |||
| Name | Picture | Type | Opened | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drachenflug |  | Condor | 2004 | Huss |
| Götterflug |  | Sky Roller | 2004 | Gerstlauer |
| Santa Maria |  | Pirate ship | 2003 | Huss |
This list in incomplete.
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