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Mushrooms in Transylvania: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Transylvania: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
If you plan a trip in Transylvania, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 40 out of 100. Conditions in the northwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. From 4 Nov onward, values are likely to ease clearly. Underlying sites sit between 420 and 1164 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 40/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (40/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Transylvania and Székely LandHistorical 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 hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug many
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov few
- 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
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
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, 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
- Oct season
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- 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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- 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 Transylvania
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Transylvania
Across 9 woodland samples in Transylvania, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (7/9) and mixed forest (2/9). Elevations between 420 m and 1164 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 Transylvania
Are there mushrooms in Transylvania right now?
In Transylvania, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Transylvania?
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 Transylvania right now?
The most promising species in Transylvania right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Transylvania?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Transylvania appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Transylvania?
The analysed sites in Transylvania fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Transylvania?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Transylvania: 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 Transylvania?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Transylvania in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Transylvania, 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.
TOXAPEL, 24h (also adults). Alternative: +40 21 210 6282.
- Poison helpline +40 21 210 6183
- 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.