Europa-Park · Operating · 1992
Matterhorn Blitz
52.5 ft · 35 mph
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Sign in to suggest an update →Wild-mouse alpine coaster switchbacking through the Swiss area.
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Ride profile
Scaled against Europa-Park's operating coasters
Park intensity
Height
52.5 ft
#10 of 14 at Europa-Park
Ride experience
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- Wild mouseSharp unbanked turns and sudden drops.Learn more
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Ride details
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History
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Timeline
1992
Matterhorn Blitz opens
Background
Matterhorn Blitz operates in Switzerland at Europa-Park.
Wild-mouse alpine coaster switchbacking through the Swiss area.
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- Europa-Park — official siteeuropapark.de(opens in a new tab)
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- Ride specifications sourceeuropapark.de(opens in a new tab)
- Hero photo (Europa-Park · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
- Official POV — Official park YouTubeWatch on YouTube(opens in a new tab)
- History & background sourceeuropapark.de(opens in a new tab)
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