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Mushrooms in the Sierra de Gredos: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Sierra de Gredos: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Sierra de Gredos, there are hardly any meaningful prospects right now, even Slippery Jack stays weak. Spatially the picture is even: hardly any part of the region stands out. Looking ahead to 17 Nov, conditions are expected to improve further. The sample covers elevations from 545 to 1196 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
6 Nov · 2/100 · Bay Bolete
Best day on 17 Nov: Honey Fungus (49/100). Rises clearly through 17 Nov.
- From 8 Nov, Honey Fungus leads (38/100).
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Enable mushroom alert: Sierra de GredosHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept few
- Oct many
- Nov peak
- Dec peak
- 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:
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
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.
Slippery Jack
- 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, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov out of 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
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, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- 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 Sierra de Gredos
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Good
- Temperature Optimal
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Sierra de Gredos
Across 3 woodland samples in the Sierra de Gredos, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (1/3), coniferous forest (1/3) and mixed forest (1/3). Elevations between 545 m and 1196 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 Sierra de Gredos
Are there mushrooms in the Sierra de Gredos right now?
In the Sierra de Gredos, the current assessment for Slippery Jack is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Sierra de Gredos?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Sierra de Gredos in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Tuesday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Sierra de Gredos?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Sierra de Gredos appear mainly in these months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: November and December.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Sierra de Gredos?
The analysed sites in the Sierra de Gredos fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Sierra de Gredos?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Sierra de Gredos: 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 Sierra de Gredos?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Sierra de Gredos in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Sierra de Gredos, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Spanish poison control centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +34 915 620 420
- 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.