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Mushrooms in the Retezat Mountains: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Retezat Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Retezat Mountains, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (28/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Spatially, the southeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample covers elevations from 885 to 1341 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 28/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (28/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: RetezatHistorical 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 moderate
- Jul many
- Aug moderate
- 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
- 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
- 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
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 Retezat Mountains
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Retezat Mountains
Across 4 woodland samples in the Retezat Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 885 m and 1341 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 Retezat Mountains
Are there mushrooms in the Retezat Mountains right now?
In the Retezat Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Retezat 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 Retezat Mountains right now?
The most promising species in the Retezat Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Retezat Mountains?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Retezat Mountains appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Retezat Mountains?
The analysed sites in the Retezat Mountains fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Retezat Mountains?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Retezat 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 Retezat Mountains?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Retezat Mountains in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Retezat 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.