The square was named in honor of the reigning Bavarian King Maximilian, on whose 25th anniversary of the throne it was inaugurated on February 16, 1825. In the lower part of Maxplatz, a fountain depicting medieval market scenes blends in with today's events.

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Lemmi alias Schlumpf

April 6, 2022

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The fountain is on Maxplatz, where the weekly market takes place right next to St. Michaeliskirche. The fountain figures also take up this theme and are therefore a very popular photo motif

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Harald Schramm (Schocker)

November 13, 2019

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The Maxplatz was created after the great city fire of 1823, because in Hof instead of a street market wanted to have a "real" marketplace with trees and a monument …

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Best Hikes to Maxplatz Market Fountain

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1. Theresienstein Sun Temple – Theresienstein House loop from Hof Hauptbahnhof

9.57km

02:36

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. St. Marien Church (Hof) – St. Michaelis Church (Hof) loop from Altstadt

4.41km

01:11

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Theresienstein House – Lettenbachsee loop from Hof

9.16km

02:29

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 520 m

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Monday 26 January

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Location: Vogtland, Saxony, Germany

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Maxplatz Market Fountain

1. Theresienstein Sun Temple – Theresienstein House loop from Hof Hauptbahnhof

2. St. Marien Church (Hof) – St. Michaelis Church (Hof) loop from Altstadt

3. Theresienstein House – Lettenbachsee loop from Hof

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