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Mushrooms in the Odenwald: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Odenwald: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Odenwald, conditions for Honey Fungus are currently solid (55/100), without quite hitting peak values. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 266 m and 446 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 55/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (55/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: OdenwaldHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec moderate
- 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
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
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, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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
- Dec 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
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Odenwald
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Odenwald
Across 3 woodland samples in the Odenwald, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (2/3) and broad-leaved forest (1/3). Elevations between 266 m and 446 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Chanterelles, porcini and morels only in small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV).
- Access & times
- Enter forests at your own risk. Driving motor vehicles and collecting in thickets/regeneration stands is not allowed (LWaldG).
- Protected areas & species
- Nature reserves and protected biotopes impose additional bans.
Source: Baden-Württemberg Forest Act (LWaldG) & BArtSchV
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 Odenwald
Are there mushrooms in the Odenwald right now?
In the Odenwald, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Odenwald?
Chanterelles, porcini and morels only in small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV). Enter forests at your own risk. Driving motor vehicles and collecting in thickets/regeneration stands is not allowed (LWaldG). Nature reserves and protected biotopes impose additional bans. Baden-Württemberg Forest Act (LWaldG) & BArtSchV
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Odenwald right now?
The most promising species in the Odenwald right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Odenwald?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Odenwald appear mainly in these months: January, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Odenwald?
The analysed sites in the Odenwald fall into these elevation zones: hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Odenwald?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Odenwald: 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 Odenwald?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Odenwald in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Odenwald, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
To the state: Baden-Württemberg
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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.
No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 112.
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 192 40
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- MV, SN, ST, TH: 0361 730730
- 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.