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Mushrooms in the Slovak Ore Mountains: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Slovak Ore Mountains: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Slovak Ore Mountains, prospects for Honey Fungus are only middling (47/100); a few pockets may still surprise. 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 267 and 993 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 47/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (47/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Slovak Ore MountainsHistorical 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 hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun peak
- Jul hardly any
- Aug hardly any
- Sept hardly any
- Oct hardly any
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- 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
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- 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
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
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, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Slovak Ore Mountains
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Slovak Ore Mountains
Across 8 woodland samples in the Slovak Ore Mountains, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (7/8) and mixed forest (1/8). Elevations between 267 m and 993 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 Slovak Ore Mountains
Are there mushrooms in the Slovak Ore Mountains right now?
In the Slovak Ore Mountains, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Slovak Ore Mountains?
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 the Slovak Ore Mountains right now?
The most promising species in the Slovak Ore Mountains right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Slovak Ore Mountains?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Slovak Ore Mountains appear mainly in these months: June. Most finds fall in: June.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Slovak Ore Mountains?
The analysed sites in the Slovak Ore Mountains fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Slovak Ore Mountains?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Slovak Ore Mountains: 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 Slovak Ore Mountains?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Slovak Ore Mountains in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Slovak Ore Mountains, 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.
National toxicological information centre, 24h.
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- 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.