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Mushrooms on the Koralpe: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update on the Koralpe: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus on the Koralpe: only 26 out of 100. The southeast stands out today; toward the northwest it stays more subdued. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 581 m and 938 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 26/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (26/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: KoralpeHistorical 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 hardly any
- Feb few
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- 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.
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
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
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
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
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
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season
- May season
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of 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 on the Koralpe
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Typical woodland & habitat types on the Koralpe
Across 3 woodland samples on the Koralpe, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/3) and mixed forest (1/3). Elevations between 581 m and 938 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 on the Koralpe
Are there mushrooms on the Koralpe right now?
On the Koralpe, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms on the Koralpe?
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 mushrooms are doing well on the Koralpe right now?
The most promising species on the Koralpe right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging on the Koralpe 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 on the Koralpe?
According to reported finds, mushrooms on the Koralpe appear mainly in these months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: August and October.
Which elevation zones are covered on the Koralpe?
The analysed sites on the Koralpe fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report on the Koralpe?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report on the Koralpe: 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 on the Koralpe?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots on the Koralpe in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches on the Koralpe, 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.