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The figures represent the monks who led a dissolute monastic life before they were punished. The Legend of Solse Gat Solse Gat is a mysterious place in the heart of the Veluwe region. In the ancient forests near Drie, there is a large hole in the middle of the woods, known as Solse Gat. Geologically, Solse Gat is a remnant from the Ice Age. The name likely originated because the Germans used it as a place of worship for their sun god, Sol. The most intriguing story is the legend of the sunken monastery: According to the legend, a large monastery with many towers once stood where this hole is today. It was an ugly, dark place; the chieftain and all the monks had sold their souls to the devil. In the dead of night, a black mass was held there with all the witches and spirits from the area. The villagers heard the most terrifying noises. This continued until a stormy Christmas night centuries ago. The monastery vanished into the ground with a tremendous crash. All that remained was a gruesome pit. If you listen closely, you can still hear the monastery bells tolling hoarsely around midnight. Some even see a blue glow rising from the hole. Fortunately, when the sun rises, it seems as if nothing has happened. The dancing trees, together with the Solse Gat (Solstice Gate), create a beautiful scene. You can sit on the benches along the Solse Gat and ponder all the fascinating stories. Sources: ermelobuitenleven.nl/verhalen/de-legende-van-het-solse-gat beleven.org/verhaal/de_legende_van_het_solse_gat

Ermelo station has everything a hiker needs. Food and drink options are available at and around the station, public transport bicycles are available, an information board with walking routes, a drinking water tap operated by the Dutch Railways (NS), and the starting point/junction of the Veluwe walking network.

Beautiful piece of garden.

Very nice wooded route

There are a lot of insanely beautiful wood carvings in this area. The 'Medusa' is my favorite!

Very nice castle garden, beautiful area

Hate loose sand? Then walk here in the fall when it's a bit wetter..

The castle has changed its appearance in many ways over the centuries. The current building dates from 1905 and was built by Herman Theodore s'Jacob, the scion of a noble family. His father Frederik Bernhard was mayor of Rotterdam and his grandfather was governor of the Dutch East Indies. The architecture goes back to older styles, but the interior still contains features of the Art Nouveau style that was popular at the time. The rest of the estate is still largely intact and the castle garden has also been restored with honor.