Matterhorn Blitz

Height
52 ft
Speed
35 mph
Length
1,257 ft
Matterhorn Blitz begins with a unique vertical lift that hoists individual cars toward a rustic mountain peak before releasing them into a series of tight, unbanked turns. Riders experience the classic lateral forces characteristic of a wild mouse layout, feeling as though the car might overshoot the edge of each sharp hairpin. Following the upper zig-zag section, the cars plunge into a surprising sequence of steep drops and rising hills that provide moments of sudden airtime. The journey concludes with a final dash through a themed landscape, maintaining a brisk pace until the brakes engage.

Technical Specifications

StatusOperating
TypeWild Mouse
PropulsionElevator Lift
Opened1999
ManufacturerMack Rides
DesignerMack Rides
Height52 ft
Max Speed35 mph
Length1,257 ft
Duration3 minutes 5 seconds
Capacity960 riders per hour