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First it goes gently up and then back down again in what feels like free fall - a rollercoaster ride is something special. The steel structures are masterpieces of engineering. A new coaster is now coming from Germany, a mixture of wood and high tech - built with elaborate handwork and peppered with the latest technology. The wooden roller coaster from Mack Rides in Waldkirch. 1050 meters long, 35 meters high, over 100 km/h fast - the wooden roller coaster that will be in Europa Park Rust can compete with any steel construction. It is fascinating how traditional craftsmanship is combined with the latest technology here. Manuela Kasper-Claridge has taken a look behind the scenes and shows carpenters and engineers at work.