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Mushrooms in the Făgăraș Mountains: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Făgăraș Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Făgăraș Mountains, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (35/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Conditions in the northwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 4 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 703 and 1464 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 35/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (35/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Făgăraș MountainsHistorical 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 hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun hardly any
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept moderate
- Oct many
- Nov few
- 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
- 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, 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
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, 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 Făgăraș Mountains
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Făgăraș Mountains
Across 4 woodland samples in the Făgăraș Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4), coniferous forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 703 m and 1464 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 Făgăraș Mountains
Are there mushrooms in the Făgăraș Mountains right now?
In the Făgăraș Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Făgăraș Mountains?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Făgăraș Mountains right now?
The most promising species in the Făgăraș Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Făgăraș Mountains?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Făgăraș Mountains appear mainly in these months: July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Făgăraș Mountains?
The analysed sites in the Făgăraș Mountains fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Făgăraș Mountains?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Făgăraș Mountains: 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 Făgăraș Mountains?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Făgăraș Mountains in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Făgăraș Mountains, 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.
TOXAPEL, 24h (also adults). Alternative: +40 21 210 6282.
- Poison helpline +40 21 210 6183
- 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.