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Mushrooms in the Hainich: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Hainich: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Hainich, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 30 out of 100. Conditions in the southwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Across the whole series, no meaningful prospects stand out. Underlying sites sit between 223 and 454 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 30/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (30/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: HainichHistorical 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 moderate
- Mar many
- Apr peak
- May many
- Jun many
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- Oct moderate
- Nov few
- 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:
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Saffron Milk Cap
- 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, rare here
- 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
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, 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- 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 Hainich
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Hainich
Across 4 woodland samples in the Hainich, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 223 m and 454 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 Hainich
Are there mushrooms in the Hainich right now?
In the Hainich, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Hainich?
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 Hainich right now?
The most promising species in the Hainich right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Hainich?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Hainich appear mainly in these months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: April and September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Hainich?
The analysed sites in the Hainich fall into these elevation zones: hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Hainich?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Hainich: 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 Hainich?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Hainich in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Hainich, 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.
- MV, SN, ST, TH: 0361 730730
- 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
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- 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.