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Mushrooms in Franconian Switzerland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Franconian Switzerland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Franconian Switzerland, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 34 out of 100. Spatially, the northwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The values refer to typical woodland around roughly 481 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 34/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (34/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Franconian SwitzerlandHistorical 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 moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec moderate
- 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
- Yellow Morel
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
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, rare here
- 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, 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
- Jul season, rare here
- 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
- 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
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, 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 Franconian Switzerland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Franconian Switzerland
Across 4 woodland samples in Franconian Switzerland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 469 m and 507 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 Franconian Switzerland
Are there mushrooms in Franconian Switzerland right now?
In Franconian Switzerland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Franconian Switzerland?
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 Franconian Switzerland right now?
The most promising species in Franconian Switzerland right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Franconian Switzerland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Franconian Switzerland appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Franconian Switzerland?
The analysed sites in Franconian Switzerland fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Franconian Switzerland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Franconian Switzerland: 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 Franconian Switzerland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Franconian Switzerland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Franconian Switzerland, 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.
- 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.