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Mushrooms in the Engadine: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Engadine: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Engadine stays restrained for Honey Fungus (18/100). The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. Through the rest of the window conditions stay usable, with a mild fade after 14 Nov. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 678 m and 1546 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 18/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (43/100). Eases slightly after 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: EngadineHistorical 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 few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug peak
- Sept peak
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
- 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
- Jul season
- 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
- Jul season
- 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
- Jul 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov 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
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- 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
- 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 Engadine
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Engadine
Across 4 woodland samples in the Engadine, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 678 m and 1546 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 Engadine
Are there mushrooms in the Engadine right now?
In the Engadine, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Engadine?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Engadine in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Engadine?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Engadine appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: August, September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Engadine?
The analysed sites in the Engadine fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Engadine?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Engadine: 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 Engadine?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Engadine in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Engadine, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.