FungiFind
Updated on
Mushrooms in the Rhön: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Rhön: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Rhön is mixed for Honey Fungus (40/100), cautious rather than euphoric. Conditions in the southeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 4 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 397 and 655 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 40/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (40/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
Mushroom alert: Rhön
Get a notification when prospects in this region rise clearly.
Enable mushroom alert: RhönHistorical 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 few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- 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
- Penny Bun
- Field Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
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, 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
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
- Jul season, rare here
- 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
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Field 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 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 Rhön
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Rhön
Across 4 woodland samples in the Rhön, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 397 m and 655 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Only small quantities for personal use (“hand bouquet” rule). Commercial collecting requires a permit.
- Access & times
- Constitutional right to enter forests for recreation (Art. 141 Bavarian Constitution / BayNatSchG). Nature reserves often have special rules.
- Protected areas & species
- Specially protected species (incl. porcini, chanterelles, morels under BArtSchV) may only be taken in small amounts for personal consumption, where locally allowed.
Source: Federal Species Protection Ordinance (BArtSchV § 2) & Bavarian Nature Conservation Act
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 Rhön
Are there mushrooms in the Rhön right now?
In the Rhön, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Rhön?
Only small quantities for personal use (“hand bouquet” rule). Commercial collecting requires a permit. Constitutional right to enter forests for recreation (Art. 141 Bavarian Constitution / BayNatSchG). Nature reserves often have special rules. Specially protected species (incl. porcini, chanterelles, morels under BArtSchV) may only be taken in small amounts for personal consumption, where locally allowed. Federal Species Protection Ordinance (BArtSchV § 2) & Bavarian Nature Conservation Act
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Rhön right now?
The most promising species in the Rhön right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Rhön?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Rhön appear mainly in these months: June, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Rhön?
The analysed sites in the Rhön fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Rhön?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Rhön: 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 Rhön?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Rhön in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Rhön, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
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.
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 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.