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Mushrooms in the Nock Mountains: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Nock Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in the Nock Mountains: Honey Fungus reaches 8/100 and falls short of expectations. 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 1172 m and 1763 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 8/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (12/100). Eases slightly after 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Nock 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 few
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul peak
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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, 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
- 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
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
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Nock Mountains
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Nock Mountains
Across 4 woodland samples in the Nock Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/4). Elevations between 1172 m and 1763 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 in the Nock Mountains
Are there mushrooms in the Nock Mountains right now?
In the Nock Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Nock Mountains?
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 day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Nock Mountains 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 Nock Mountains?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Nock Mountains appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: July and August.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Nock Mountains?
The analysed sites in the Nock Mountains fall into these elevation zones: high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Nock Mountains?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Nock 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 Nock Mountains?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Nock Mountains in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Nock 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.
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.