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Mushrooms in Hesse: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Hesse: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Hesse, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 41 out of 100. Conditions in the southwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 4 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 272 and 631 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 41/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (41/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: HesseHistorical 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 few
- Jul few
- Aug many
- Sept moderate
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Field Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
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
- 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
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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Field 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 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 Hesse
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Hesse
Across 8 woodland samples in Hesse, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (5/8) and coniferous forest (3/8). Elevations between 272 m and 631 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 Hesse
Are there mushrooms in Hesse right now?
In Hesse, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Hesse?
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 Hesse right now?
The most promising species in Hesse right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Hesse?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Hesse appear mainly in these months: August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Hesse?
The analysed sites in Hesse fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Hesse?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Hesse: 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 Hesse?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Hesse in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Hesse, 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.
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- 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
- 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.