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Mushrooms in the Mariazellerland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Mariazellerland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Mariazellerland, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 14 out of 100. Spatially, the southwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample covers elevations from 709 to 1160 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 14/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 13 Nov: Honey Fungus (26/100). Eases slightly after 14 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: MariazellerlandHistorical 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 few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov hardly any
- 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
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
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
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
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season, rare here
- 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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Mariazellerland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Mariazellerland
Across 4 woodland samples in the Mariazellerland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4) and mixed forest (2/4). Elevations between 709 m and 1160 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- At most 2 kg of mushrooms per person per day for personal use (Forestry Act); landowners may ban or restrict collecting.
- Access & times
- Forests may be entered for recreation (§ 33 Forestry Act). Uses beyond simple access need consent. Clear landowner prohibition signs take precedence.
- Protected areas & species
- Nature reserves and similar protected areas often impose extra bans or limits.
Source: Forestry Act 1975 (§ 33, § 174), 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 Mariazellerland
Are there mushrooms in the Mariazellerland right now?
In the Mariazellerland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Mariazellerland?
At most 2 kg of mushrooms per person per day for personal use (Forestry Act); landowners may ban or restrict collecting. Forests may be entered for recreation (§ 33 Forestry Act). Uses beyond simple access need consent. Clear landowner prohibition signs take precedence. Nature reserves and similar protected areas often impose extra bans or limits. Forestry Act 1975 (§ 33, § 174), RIS
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Mariazellerland in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Mariazellerland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Mariazellerland appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Mariazellerland?
The analysed sites in the Mariazellerland fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Mariazellerland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Mariazellerland: 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 Mariazellerland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Mariazellerland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Mariazellerland, 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.