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Mushrooms in the East Styrian Hills: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the East Styrian Hills: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the East Styrian Hills, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 35 out of 100. Conditions in the southwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 4 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 362 and 487 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 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: East Styrian HillsHistorical 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 few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- 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, 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
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
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 East Styrian Hills
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the East Styrian Hills
Across 4 woodland samples in the East Styrian Hills, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4) and mixed forest (2/4). Elevations between 362 m and 487 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 East Styrian Hills
Are there mushrooms in the East Styrian Hills right now?
In the East Styrian Hills, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the East Styrian Hills?
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 mushrooms are doing well in the East Styrian Hills right now?
The most promising species in the East Styrian Hills right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the East Styrian Hills?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the East Styrian Hills appear mainly in these months: April, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the East Styrian Hills?
The analysed sites in the East Styrian Hills fall into these elevation zones: hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the East Styrian Hills?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the East Styrian Hills: 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 East Styrian Hills?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the East Styrian Hills in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the East Styrian Hills, 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.