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Mushrooms in the Königsforst: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Königsforst: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Königsforst, prospects for Honey Fungus are good right now, the lead score sits at 57 out of 100. Conditions in the northeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 4 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 69 and 202 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 57/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (57/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: KönigsforstHistorical 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 hardly any
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- 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
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
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Königsforst
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Königsforst
Across 4 woodland samples in the Königsforst, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 69 m and 202 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law).
- Access & times
- Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited.
- Protected areas & species
- Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned.
Source: NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & BArtSchV
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 Königsforst
Are there mushrooms in the Königsforst right now?
In the Königsforst, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Königsforst?
Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law). Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited. Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned. NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & BArtSchV
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Königsforst right now?
The most promising species in the Königsforst right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Königsforst?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Königsforst appear mainly in these months: August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Königsforst?
The analysed sites in the Königsforst fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Königsforst?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Königsforst: 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 Königsforst?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Königsforst in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Königsforst, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
To the state: North Rhine-Westphalia
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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.
No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 112.
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 192 40
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 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.