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Mushrooms in the Karwendel: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Karwendel: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Karwendel, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (17/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Spatially, the southeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample covers elevations from 848 to 1166 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 17/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (31/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: KarwendelHistorical 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 few
- Jul many
- Aug peak
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- Nov few
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season
- May season, rare here
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- 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 Karwendel
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Karwendel
Across 4 woodland samples in the Karwendel, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 848 m and 1166 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- At most 2 kg of edible wild mushrooms per person per day.
- Access & times
- Collecting only between 07:00 and 19:00. Organised collecting events and rakes/hooks or similar tools are prohibited.
- Protected areas & species
- In national parks (e.g. Hohe Tauern), nature reserves and other protected zones, collecting may be banned or tightly restricted, follow local rules.
Source: Tyrolean Mushroom Protection Ordinance 2005 (LGBl. No. 68/2005), 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 the Karwendel
Are there mushrooms in the Karwendel right now?
In the Karwendel, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Karwendel?
At most 2 kg of edible wild mushrooms per person per day. Collecting only between 07:00 and 19:00. Organised collecting events and rakes/hooks or similar tools are prohibited. In national parks (e.g. Hohe Tauern), nature reserves and other protected zones, collecting may be banned or tightly restricted, follow local rules. Tyrolean Mushroom Protection Ordinance 2005 (LGBl. No. 68/2005), RIS
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Karwendel 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 the Karwendel?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Karwendel appear mainly in these months: April, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August and September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Karwendel?
The analysed sites in the Karwendel fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Karwendel?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Karwendel: 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 Karwendel?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Karwendel in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Karwendel, 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.