Achim Laber is a ranger in the Feldberg region of Germany’s Black Forest, a passionate advocate for preserving traditional card games, and a recognized expert in Cego, a traditional trick-taking card game belonging to the Tarot family. Born and raised in the Upper Black Forest, with family roots in Switzerland, he combines a deep connection to nature with a strong commitment to cultural heritage.

Since his youth, he has devoted himself to Cego, a card game that has been played in the Baden region for approximately 200 years. With great enthusiasm, he works to preserve this longstanding card-playing tradition, researching its history, variations in rules, and regional distribution.

He shares his knowledge through the website cego.de and teaches courses at the Titisee-Neustadt Adult Education Center (Volkshochschule). With humor, expertise, and engaging anecdotes, he introduces participants to the fascinating world of Cego, Dreierles, and Dappen.

Preservation is also at the heart of his professional work. As a Feldberg ranger, Achim Laber is dedicated to protecting the natural environment of the Upper Black Forest. Through social media, he shares entertaining and educational insights into local flora and fauna, with a particular focus on protecting threatened species such as the western capercaillie. He also raises awareness about the importance of responsible and respectful behavior in nature.

Achim Laber is a member of the German Playing Card Society BubeDameKönig (Deutsche Spielkartengesellschaft BubeDameKönig). Through his diverse activities, he brings together the preservation of cultural heritage and active environmental conservation.

Contact Information
Website: https://www.cego.de/