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Mushrooms in the Fichtel Mountains: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Fichtel Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Fichtel Mountains, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 21 out of 100. The northeast stands out today; toward the southwest and west it stays more subdued. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 520 m and 730 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 21/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (21/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Fichtel MountainsHistorical 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 hardly any
- Aug peak
- Sept hardly any
- Oct hardly any
- 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
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Fichtel Mountains
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Fichtel Mountains
Across 4 woodland samples in the Fichtel Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and broad-leaved forest (1/4). Elevations between 520 m and 730 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Only small quantities for personal use (“hand bouquet” rule). Commercial collecting requires a permit.
- Access & times
- Constitutional right to enter forests for recreation (Art. 141 Bavarian Constitution / BayNatSchG). Nature reserves often have special rules.
- Protected areas & species
- Specially protected species (incl. porcini, chanterelles, morels under BArtSchV) may only be taken in small amounts for personal consumption, where locally allowed.
Source: Federal Species Protection Ordinance (BArtSchV § 2) & Bavarian Nature Conservation Act
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 Fichtel Mountains
Are there mushrooms in the Fichtel Mountains right now?
In the Fichtel Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Fichtel Mountains?
Only small quantities for personal use (“hand bouquet” rule). Commercial collecting requires a permit. Constitutional right to enter forests for recreation (Art. 141 Bavarian Constitution / BayNatSchG). Nature reserves often have special rules. Specially protected species (incl. porcini, chanterelles, morels under BArtSchV) may only be taken in small amounts for personal consumption, where locally allowed. Federal Species Protection Ordinance (BArtSchV § 2) & Bavarian Nature Conservation Act
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Fichtel Mountains right now?
The most promising species in the Fichtel Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Fichtel Mountains?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Fichtel Mountains appear mainly in these months: August. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Fichtel Mountains?
The analysed sites in the Fichtel Mountains fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Fichtel Mountains?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Fichtel 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 Fichtel Mountains?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Fichtel Mountains in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Fichtel Mountains, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
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.
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 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.