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Mushrooms in the Bergisches Land: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Bergisches Land: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
For Honey Fungus, chances in the Bergisches Land are good at 62/100, worthwhile, though not evenly strong everywhere. Spatially, the southwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 232 to 390 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 62/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (62/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Bergisches LandHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- 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 out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season
Horn of Plenty
- 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 season
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Bergisches Land
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Bergisches Land
Across 4 woodland samples in the Bergisches Land, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 232 m and 390 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law).
- Access & times
- Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited.
- Protected areas & species
- Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned.
Source: NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & BArtSchV
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 Bergisches Land
Are there mushrooms in the Bergisches Land right now?
In the Bergisches Land, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Bergisches Land?
Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law). Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited. Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned. NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & BArtSchV
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Bergisches Land right now?
The most promising species in the Bergisches Land right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered in the Bergisches Land?
The analysed sites in the Bergisches Land fall into these elevation zones: hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Bergisches Land?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Bergisches Land: 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 Bergisches Land?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Bergisches Land in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Bergisches Land, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
To the state: North Rhine-Westphalia
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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.
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 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.