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Mushrooms in the Lungau: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Lungau: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Lungau, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (9/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Conditions in the southeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Across the whole series, no meaningful prospects stand out. Underlying sites sit between 974 and 1483 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 9/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (21/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: LungauHistorical 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 hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- Oct many
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- 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
- 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
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
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
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 in the Lungau
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Lungau
Across 4 woodland samples in the Lungau, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 974 m and 1483 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 Lungau
Are there mushrooms in the Lungau right now?
In the Lungau, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Lungau?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Lungau 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 Lungau?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Lungau appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Lungau?
The analysed sites in the Lungau fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Lungau?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Lungau: 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 Lungau?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Lungau in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Lungau, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
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.