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Mushrooms in the Eifel: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Eifel: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Eifel, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (40/100); a few pockets may still surprise. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 447 to 531 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 40/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (40/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: EifelHistorical 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 few
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- 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, rare here
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Eifel
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Eifel
Across 4 woodland samples in the Eifel, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 447 m and 531 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 Eifel
Are there mushrooms in the Eifel right now?
In the Eifel, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Eifel?
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 Eifel right now?
The most promising species in the Eifel right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Eifel?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Eifel appear mainly in these months: August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Eifel?
The analysed sites in the Eifel fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Eifel?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Eifel: 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 Eifel?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Eifel in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Eifel, 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.
No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 112.
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 192 40
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 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.