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Mushrooms in the Black Forest: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Black Forest: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Unfavourable

Honey Fungus

Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in the Black Forest: only 30 out of 100. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 14 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 244 m and 998 m.

Upland conifer forest; westerly storms often bring more rain here than in the Rhine valley.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 30/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (49/100). Falls clearly from 15 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 few
  2. Feb few
  3. Mar few
  4. Apr few
  5. May few
  6. Jun moderate
  7. Jul few
  8. Aug moderate
  9. Sept many
  10. Oct peak
  11. Nov moderate
  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
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  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
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  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
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  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
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Horn of Plenty

  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
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season
  12. Dec out of season

Field 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
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct 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 the Black Forest

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in the Black Forest

Across 6 woodland samples in the Black Forest, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (5/6) and broad-leaved forest (1/6). Elevations between 244 m and 998 m.

Foraging rules in this region

Allowed amount
Chanterelles, porcini and morels only in small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV).
Access & times
Enter forests at your own risk. Driving motor vehicles and collecting in thickets/regeneration stands is not allowed (LWaldG).
Protected areas & species
Nature reserves and protected biotopes impose additional bans.

Source: Baden-Württemberg Forest Act (LWaldG) & 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 Black Forest

Are there mushrooms in the Black Forest right now?

In the Black Forest, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Black Forest?

Chanterelles, porcini and morels only in small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV). Enter forests at your own risk. Driving motor vehicles and collecting in thickets/regeneration stands is not allowed (LWaldG). Nature reserves and protected biotopes impose additional bans. Baden-Württemberg Forest Act (LWaldG) & BArtSchV

Which mushrooms are doing well in the Black Forest right now?

The most promising species in the Black Forest right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).

Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Black Forest in the coming days?

The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: moderate.

In which months are mushrooms found in the Black Forest?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Black Forest appear mainly in these months: June, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.

Which elevation zones are covered in the Black Forest?

The analysed sites in the Black Forest fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.

Is there a daily mushroom report in the Black Forest?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Black Forest: 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 Black Forest?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in the Black Forest in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Black Forest, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.