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Mushrooms in the Julian Alps: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Julian Alps: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
If you plan a trip in the Julian Alps, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 51 out of 100. The northeast stands out today; toward the southwest and west it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 582 m and 1145 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 51/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (51/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Julian AlpsHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May few
- Jun many
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- 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
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
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
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Julian Alps
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Julian Alps
Across 4 woodland samples in the Julian Alps, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4), coniferous forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 582 m and 1145 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 Julian Alps
Are there mushrooms in the Julian Alps right now?
In the Julian Alps, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Julian Alps?
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 Julian Alps right now?
The most promising species in the Julian Alps right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Horn of Plenty (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered in the Julian Alps?
The analysed sites in the Julian Alps fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Julian Alps?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Julian Alps: 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 Julian Alps?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Julian Alps in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Julian Alps, 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.
Clinical toxicology centre Ljubljana, 24h. For acute poisoning also call 112.
- Poison helpline +386 1 434 7645
- 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.