Alpina Blitz
Alpina Blitz is a steel roller coaster located at Nigloland in Dolancourt, France. It was manufactured by German manufacturer Mack Rides and opened on 12 April 2014. The ride reaches a height of 33 metres (108 ft), reaches a maximum speed of 83 kilometres per hour (52 mph), and has a track length of 719 metres (2,359 ft).[1]
| Alpina Blitz | |
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| Nigloland | |
| Location | Nigloland |
| Coordinates | 48.2617°N 4.6149°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 12 April 2014 |
| Cost | €8,000,000 |
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| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Mack Rides |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Length | 719 m (2,359 ft) |
| Speed | 83 km/h (52 mph) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| G-force | 4.3 |
| Trains | 2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train. |
| Alpina Blitz at RCDB Pictures of Alpina Blitz at RCDB | |
Characteristics
Ride experience
Immediately after departing the station, the train begins to ascend the 33-metre (108 ft) lift hill. Following the main drop, the train makes a banked turn to the right before ascending into a twisting hill that passes underneath the lift hill. The train then travels into a straight hill before travelling through another banked right-hand turn. The train then travels over a series of small twisting hills before entering a banked left turn. Following this turn, the train travels over three small hills before turning left into the brake run.[2][1]
Reception
Following the introduction of Alpina Blitz, Nigloland reported a 7% increase in attendance compared to the previous year.[3]
References
- Marden, Duane. "Alpina Blitz (Nigloland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- "Alpina Blitz front seat on-ride HD POV Nigloland". YouTube. CoasterForce. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- "Nigloland (France)" (in French). starpark.be. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2019.