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Mushrooms in the Dolomites: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Dolomites: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Dolomites stays restrained for Honey Fungus (21/100). Wetter spots in the southwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve moves only a little, neither a clear rise nor a deep drop. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 361 m and 1200 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 21/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 15 Nov: Honey Fungus (46/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: DolomitesHistorical 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 hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun hardly any
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept peak
- Oct few
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Field 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, rare here
- Nov out of season
- 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, rare here
- 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 Dolomites
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Dolomites
Across 6 woodland samples in the Dolomites, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/6) and broad-leaved forest (2/6). Elevations between 361 m and 1200 m.
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 Dolomites
Are there mushrooms in the Dolomites right now?
In the Dolomites, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Dolomites?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Dolomites right now?
The most promising species in the Dolomites right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Dolomites in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Sunday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Dolomites?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Dolomites appear mainly in these months: July, August and September. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Dolomites?
The analysed sites in the Dolomites fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Dolomites?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Dolomites: 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 Dolomites?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Dolomites in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Dolomites, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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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.
Bergamo poison centre, national toll-free line. More regional centres at iss.it.
- Poison helpline 800 883 300
- Emergency 112 / 118
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.