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Mushrooms in the Great Fatra: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Great Fatra: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Great Fatra, things stay weak for Honey Fungus for now (15/100); meaningful windows are scarce. Conditions in the southeast are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. Across the whole series, no meaningful prospects stand out. Underlying sites sit between 714 and 969 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 15/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (15/100). Falls clearly from 8 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Great FatraHistorical 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 few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- Nov moderate
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
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, rare here
- 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
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
- 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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Great Fatra
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Great Fatra
Across 3 woodland samples in the Great Fatra, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (2/3) and broad-leaved forest (1/3). Elevations between 714 m and 969 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 Great Fatra
Are there mushrooms in the Great Fatra right now?
In the Great Fatra, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Great Fatra?
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 Great Fatra?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Great Fatra appear mainly in these months: April, July, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Great Fatra?
The analysed sites in the Great Fatra fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Great Fatra?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Great Fatra: 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 Great Fatra?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Great Fatra in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Great Fatra, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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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.
National toxicological information centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +421 2 5477 4166
- 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.