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Mushrooms in Saxony-Anhalt: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in Saxony-Anhalt: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

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Honey Fungus

In Saxony-Anhalt, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (32/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Conditions in the southwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Across the whole series, no meaningful prospects stand out. Underlying sites sit between 40 and 326 metres, spread across the region.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 32/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (32/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.

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Historical 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).

  1. Jan peak
  2. Feb few
  3. Mar hardly any
  4. Apr few
  5. May few
  6. Jun few
  7. Jul few
  8. Aug few
  9. Sept few
  10. Oct moderate
  11. Nov few
  12. Dec few

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:

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

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Saffron Milk Cap

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season, rare here
  9. Sept season, rare here
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Yellow Morel

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr season, rare here
  5. May season, rare here
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug out of season
  9. Sept out of season
  10. Oct out of season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in Saxony-Anhalt

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in Saxony-Anhalt

Across 8 woodland samples in Saxony-Anhalt, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/8), broad-leaved forest (3/8) and mixed forest (1/8). Elevations between 40 m and 326 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 Saxony-Anhalt

Are there mushrooms in Saxony-Anhalt right now?

In Saxony-Anhalt, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Saxony-Anhalt?

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 Saxony-Anhalt right now?

The most promising species in Saxony-Anhalt right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).

In which months are mushrooms found in Saxony-Anhalt?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in Saxony-Anhalt appear mainly in these months: January and October. Most finds fall in: January.

Which elevation zones are covered in Saxony-Anhalt?

The analysed sites in Saxony-Anhalt fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.

Is there a daily mushroom report in Saxony-Anhalt?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Saxony-Anhalt: 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 Saxony-Anhalt?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in Saxony-Anhalt in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Saxony-Anhalt, 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.

No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 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.