Alpina Blitz
Nigloland
LocationNigloland
Coordinates48°15′42″N 4°36′54″E / 48.2617°N 4.6149°E / 48.2617; 4.6149
StatusOperating
Opening date12 April 2014
Cost8,000,000
General statistics
TypeSteel
ManufacturerMack Rides
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height33 m (108 ft)
Length719 m (2,359 ft)
Speed83 km/h (52 mph)
Inversions0
G-force4.3
Trains2 trains with 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 16 riders per train.
Alpina Blitz at RCDB

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]


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]

Trains

Alpina Blitz uses two trains, each with four cars that seat four riders each; this allows a total of 16 riders per train.[1]

Reception

Following the introduction of Alpina Blitz, Nigloland reported a 7% increase in attendance compared to the previous year.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Marden, Duane. "Alpina Blitz  (Nigloland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. "Alpina Blitz front seat on-ride HD POV Nigloland". YouTube. CoasterForce. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  3. "Nigloland (France)" (in French). starpark.be. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
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