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Mushrooms in the Allgäu: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Allgäu: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Allgäu, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (36/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Spatially, the southeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 13 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 680 to 1109 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 36/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 13 Nov: Honey Fungus (40/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: AllgäuHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- Nov few
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season, rare here
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Allgäu
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Allgäu
Across 4 woodland samples in the Allgäu, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and broad-leaved forest (1/4). Elevations between 680 m and 1109 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Only small quantities for personal use (“hand bouquet” rule). Commercial collecting requires a permit.
- Access & times
- Constitutional right to enter forests for recreation (Art. 141 Bavarian Constitution / BayNatSchG). Nature reserves often have special rules.
- Protected areas & species
- Specially protected species (incl. porcini, chanterelles, morels under BArtSchV) may only be taken in small amounts for personal consumption, where locally allowed.
Source: Federal Species Protection Ordinance (BArtSchV § 2) & Bavarian Nature Conservation Act
Overview only, not legal advice. Signs, landowner rights and current ordinances apply on site.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Allgäu
Are there mushrooms in the Allgäu right now?
In the Allgäu, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Allgäu?
Only small quantities for personal use (“hand bouquet” rule). Commercial collecting requires a permit. Constitutional right to enter forests for recreation (Art. 141 Bavarian Constitution / BayNatSchG). Nature reserves often have special rules. Specially protected species (incl. porcini, chanterelles, morels under BArtSchV) may only be taken in small amounts for personal consumption, where locally allowed. Federal Species Protection Ordinance (BArtSchV § 2) & Bavarian Nature Conservation Act
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Allgäu right now?
The most promising species in the Allgäu right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Allgäu in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Allgäu?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Allgäu appear mainly in these months: July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Allgäu?
The analysed sites in the Allgäu fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Allgäu?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Allgäu: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Allgäu?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Allgäu in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Allgäu, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 112.
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 192 40
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 192 40
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- MV, SN, ST, TH: 0361 730730
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.