The legend of the Solse Gat
The Solse Gat is a mysterious place in the middle of the Veluwe. In the old forests near Drie there is a large hole in the middle of the forest, the Solse Gat. Geologically speaking, the Solse Gat is a relic from the Ice Age. The name probably came about because the Germans used it as a place of worship for their sun god Sol.
The most exciting story is the legend of the sunken monastery: According to legend, where this hole is today there was a large monastery with many towers. This was an ugly, dark place; the chief and all the monks had sold their souls to the devil. In the middle of the night a black mass was held with all the witches and ghosts from the area. The villagers heard the most terrible noises. This lasted until a stormy Christmas night centuries ago.
The monastery disappeared into the ground with a huge clap of thunder. All that remained was a gruesome pit. Since then, if you listen carefully, you can hear the monastery bells ringing 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 form a beautiful picture. You can sit on the benches at the Solse Gat and ponder all the exciting stories.
Sources:ermelobuitenleven.nl/verhalen/de-legende-van-het-solse-gat
beleven.org/verhaal/de_legende_van_het_solse_gat