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Mushrooms in the Harz: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Harz: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Harz stays restrained for Honey Fungus (38/100). Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 383 to 510 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 38/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (38/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: HarzHistorical 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 few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept many
- 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
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- 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 out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season, rare here
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
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
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
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season, rare here
- 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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Harz
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Harz
Across 4 woodland samples in the Harz, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 383 m and 510 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 Harz
Are there mushrooms in the Harz right now?
In the Harz, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Harz?
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 Harz right now?
The most promising species in the Harz right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Harz?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Harz appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Harz?
The analysed sites in the Harz fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Harz?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Harz: 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 Harz?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Harz in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Harz, 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.
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 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.