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Mushrooms in the Spreewald: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Spreewald: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Spreewald, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 19 out of 100. Spatially, the southwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample covers elevations from 41 to 131 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 19/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (19/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: SpreewaldHistorical 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 moderate
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec moderate
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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.
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
- 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
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
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
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
- 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
- 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 Spreewald
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Spreewald
Across 4 woodland samples in the Spreewald, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/4). Elevations between 41 m and 131 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 Spreewald
Are there mushrooms in the Spreewald right now?
In the Spreewald, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Spreewald?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Spreewald?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Spreewald appear mainly in these months: April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Spreewald?
The analysed sites in the Spreewald fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Spreewald?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Spreewald: 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 Spreewald?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Spreewald in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Spreewald, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
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.
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 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.