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Black Forest guide Thomas Bühler tells his story...
Author: Vanessa Lotz-Kijak
July 12, 2023
Hello Mr. Bühler! Please briefly introduce yourself and your work!
I am Thomas Bühler, landscape architect and since 2017 Black Forest Guide in NagoldFurthermore, I am Nature conservation officer in the SWV Nagold, passionate gardener and active in the care of traditional orchards.
What motivated you to become a Black Forest guide and offer tours?
The city Nagold has a long tradition as a Württemberg tree nursery town. I also grew up in one of these nurseries. Plants, gardens, orchards and the
wonderful cultural landscape in NagoldThe West has shaped me since my childhood. Ideal prerequisites for my "Nature tours in Nagold“between garden fence and
Landscape!
You probably enjoy being active in your free time as well. What does the ideal [activity/activity] look like for you?
Hiking trip, what do you need for it?
I regularly go hiking in the region with friends. On these tours in our
In addition to the beautiful landscape, we also seek encounters with committed local people.
We have already stopped at farms, mills, sawmills,
Made in craft workshops, village churches, and special gardens. Also local
We have already been introduced to nature conservation projects by those involved.
In this way we learn a lot about the country and its people, and a [unclear] is created. great network.
On a related note: Tell us about your favorite hiking tour in the region?
I usually run in Nagold directly from the house. There are so many possibilities here to
to be out on footpaths on the city's outskirts. This connection between city and
I find landscape in Nagold Very exciting! Seven Mountains Trail This is perfect for that!
As a local, you probably have a somewhat different perspective on things: How
How compatible are tourism and nature in your opinion? And what could/should be improved?
be?
Our small-scale cultural landscape with forests, orchards, small fields and
Wiesen also came into being through the combination of professional knowledge, experience, and memories.
from generation to generation have been passed on. I think it's very important that we
We also want to tell these stories to visitors to our region.
During my “nature tours” in Nagold“Can I do that?” Enthusiasm for orchards and
Nature conservation work awaken. More participatory activities in the area of nature conservation, combined with great hiking experiences, could be developed in the region.
Do you have any wishes and perhaps further (project) ideas for the hiking region?
Northern Black Forest?
During my “Nature Tours in Nagold“We start in our garden and then go into the
Beyond the surrounding landscape. I find this combination of garden and landscape very interesting, and I could imagine similar offerings in other locations in the region.
There are many towns and villages here with traditional inns, historic buildings, great
Self-sufficient gardens and a beautiful outskirts of town, which are equipped with Orchards into
The landscape is integrated. Guests could appreciate these special features of the region.
Discover "On Village Paths" in the Northern Black Forest and participate in a hiking event or
to gain a new perspective on the place during a guided tour with locals.
Our newsletter features people with a special commitment to hiking. Who do you think should definitely be included?
In the local group of the NagoldThe Black Forest Association has very motivated hiking guides.
and trail wardens who do a great job for our hiking region.
Thank you so much for this interview and your fascinating insights! We wish you all the best and continued joy and motivation! It's wonderful to have such dedicated people like you out there who can inspire our guests and locals alike!
Photos: Thomas Bühler
