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Mushrooms in Carinthia: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Carinthia: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Carinthia, things stay weak for Wood Blewit for now (10/100); meaningful windows are scarce. West and east, north and south look similar right now; differences stay small. Across the whole series, no meaningful prospects stand out. Underlying sites sit between 698 and 1623 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 10/100 · Wood Blewit
Best day on 14 Nov: Wood Blewit (17/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: CarinthiaHistorical 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 few
- Jun moderate
- Jul peak
- Aug peak
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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.
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, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
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
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, 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
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Carinthia
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Carinthia
Across 6 woodland samples in Carinthia, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/6) and mixed forest (2/6). Elevations between 698 m and 1623 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- At most 2 kg per person per day, for personal use only.
- Access & times
- Collecting only from 07:00 to 18:00. Porcini and chanterelles only from 15 June to 30 September. Organised events are not allowed; commercial use follows separate rules.
- Protected areas & species
- Collecting is banned in nature reserves, Natura 2000 sites, national-park core zones and biosphere nature zones. Fully protected species listed in the ordinance must not be taken.
Source: Carinthian Mushroom Ordinance (LGBl. No. 35/2014), RIS
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 Carinthia
Are there mushrooms in Carinthia right now?
In Carinthia, the current assessment for Wood Blewit is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Carinthia?
At most 2 kg per person per day, for personal use only. Collecting only from 07:00 to 18:00. Porcini and chanterelles only from 15 June to 30 September. Organised events are not allowed; commercial use follows separate rules. Collecting is banned in nature reserves, Natura 2000 sites, national-park core zones and biosphere nature zones. Fully protected species listed in the ordinance must not be taken. Carinthian Mushroom Ordinance (LGBl. No. 35/2014), RIS
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Carinthia in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in Carinthia?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Carinthia appear mainly in these months: April, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: July, August and September.
Which elevation zones are covered in Carinthia?
The analysed sites in Carinthia fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Carinthia?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Carinthia: 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 Carinthia?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Carinthia in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Carinthia, 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.
VIZ, 24h poison information centre. Life-threatening: call 144 or 112.
- Poison helpline +43 1 406 43 43
- Emergency 112 / 144
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.