Butterflies in the alps

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

[quote="VegasCoaster"]Whats the little track thing with the red edges in the third to last picture? Looks fun whatever it is. Great pictures![/quote]


As i said the place was closed when we arrived and were really lucky to get a ride on the alpine coaster. I myself would like to know what it is so anyone reading this can let us know. Thanks

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

Whats the little track thing with the red edges in the third to last picture? Looks fun whatever it is. Great pictures!

Looks like it might be a run for tubing in the winter???

Does the alpine coaster run in the winter? In your photo it looks like there is a picture of someone riding it in the winter, but it seems like it would be incredibly difficult to keep clear of snow. Also - does it go down an actual ski run?

Sorry to bombard you with questions - but do you pay for the lift up as well as the coaster ride?

I work at a ski resort in Montana, and I'm particularly interested in these alpine coasters. My resort has done a LOT in the past two summers to vamp up activities offered and I would love to see an alpine coaster here!

You could be right it might be run for tubing.
The Wiegand model does run in the snow. The Braso model on the other hand does not operate even if it rains lightly.
Yes you have pay for the lift going up but get a discount if you get a combo, lift up coaster down.
Go for a Wiegand model. Great fun and would be a really good investment for your resort.
Perfect way to get people in during the summer season.

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

Next morning we went to a park that was not even on Rcdb. The coaster as you might have guessed is a Butterfly. The worlds best themed Butterfly.
Märchenpark Steiermark is a small children park based on fairy tale stories.

[mightbeawannabePubic hair eating champion of the world!]

I agree that you have found the best themed Butterfly! Now it's time for the best themed Nautic-Jet...

Who manufactures them anyway?

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

I agree that you have found the best themed Butterfly! Now it's time for the best themed Nautic-Jet...

Who manufactures them anyway?

The manufacturer is Heege Freizeittechnik.

http://www.heege-freizeittechnik.de/open/action/products/menu/11/M/KMHYLw

[WoogleShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

I just love a park that has great theming. Thanks for the update! Will have to make a plan to visit these parks.

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

Whats the little track thing with the red edges in the third to last picture? Looks fun whatever it is. Great pictures!

As i said the place was closed when we arrived and were really lucky to get a ride on the alpine coaster. I myself would like to know what it is so anyone reading this can let us know. Thanks

Just been sent a photo from Thomas showing what the track is used for.

Thanks for your kind comments guys. Got a couple more updates left from this trip including more alpine coasters and more Butterflies and my favorite Austrian park.... Märchenpark Neusiedlersee so keep tuned. More updates tommorow.

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

The next alpine coaster we rode was Bergbahnen Turracher Höhe. It is a Wiegand alpine coaster and a very good one too.

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

Elfenberg Wild- und Erlebnispark is a wildlife park on top of a mountain. Animals were not the only reson to go up there, it also had a credit......yep another Butterfly

[superman2Macaroni and Donkey]

The last two alpine coasters of the trip coming up.