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Mushrooms in the Ore Mountains: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Ore Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Unfavourable

Honey Fungus

The outlook in the Ore Mountains stays restrained for Honey Fungus (14/100). The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 313 m and 845 m.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 14/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 5 Nov: Honey Fungus (15/100). Eases slightly after 6 Nov.

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Historical 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).

  1. Jan hardly any
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar hardly any
  4. Apr hardly any
  5. May hardly any
  6. Jun hardly any
  7. Jul peak
  8. Aug hardly any
  9. Sept hardly any
  10. Oct few
  11. Nov hardly any
  12. Dec hardly any

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:

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

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Horn of Plenty

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Saffron Milk Cap

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season, rare here
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in the Ore Mountains

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Ore Mountains

Across 4 woodland samples in the Ore Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and broad-leaved forest (1/4). Elevations between 313 m and 845 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 Ore Mountains

Are there mushrooms in the Ore Mountains right now?

In the Ore Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Ore Mountains?

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 Ore Mountains in the coming days?

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Ore Mountains?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Ore Mountains appear mainly in these months: July. Most finds fall in: July.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Ore Mountains?

The analysed sites in the Ore Mountains fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Ore Mountains?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Ore Mountains: 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 Ore Mountains?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Ore Mountains in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Ore Mountains, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.