Operating since
Make: Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH
Model: Family Coaster / Custom
Length | 787.4 ft |
---|---|
Height | 52.5 ft |
Speed | 29.2 mph |
Inversions | 0 |
Elements | Tire Propelled Launch (multi-pass) Spiral Rollback Tire Propelled Boost Switch Track |
Arrangement | Single train with 10 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 20 riders. |
---|
Dimensions | 229.7 ft x 157.5 ft |
---|
FirleFranz is a combination of the words Firlefanz and the name of the park mascot lion Franz-Xaver. 'Firlefanz' sort of translates into the English word 'frippery', meaning a 'a silly decoration or other unnecessary object'. It is considered being part of the group of synonymical words for 'nonsense'. |
FirleFranz passes through its layout twice. It initiates with a backwards multipass on the Spiral Rollback to continue the ride forwards. A section of switch track makes for the ride to arrive back in the station opposite to how it started. The ride then does the cyle again, but now with a forwards started multipass and a backwards travelled layout. The train finally arrives back in the station in the direction the ride experience started. |