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Mushrooms in the Sauerland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Sauerland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
For Honey Fungus, chances in the Sauerland are good at 56/100, worthwhile, though not evenly strong everywhere. Spatially, the northwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 179 to 669 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 56/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (56/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: SauerlandHistorical 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 few
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec few
- 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
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
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
- 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, rare here
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Sauerland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Sauerland
Across 4 woodland samples in the Sauerland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 179 m and 669 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law).
- Access & times
- Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited.
- Protected areas & species
- Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned.
Source: NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & 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 Sauerland
Are there mushrooms in the Sauerland right now?
In the Sauerland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Sauerland?
Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law). Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited. Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned. NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & BArtSchV
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Sauerland right now?
The most promising species in the Sauerland right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable) and Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Sauerland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Sauerland appear mainly in these months: July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Sauerland?
The analysed sites in the Sauerland fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Sauerland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Sauerland: 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 Sauerland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Sauerland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Sauerland, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
To the state: North Rhine-Westphalia
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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.
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 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.