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Mushrooms in the Vogelsberg: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Vogelsberg: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Vogelsberg, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 46 out of 100. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 233 m and 599 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 46/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (46/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: VogelsbergHistorical 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 moderate
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- 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
- Field Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
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, rare here
- 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
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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Field 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
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of 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
- 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 Vogelsberg
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Vogelsberg
Across 4 woodland samples in the Vogelsberg, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4) and coniferous forest (2/4). Elevations between 233 m and 599 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 Vogelsberg
Are there mushrooms in the Vogelsberg right now?
In the Vogelsberg, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Vogelsberg?
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 Vogelsberg right now?
The most promising species in the Vogelsberg right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered in the Vogelsberg?
The analysed sites in the Vogelsberg fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Vogelsberg?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Vogelsberg: 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 Vogelsberg?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Vogelsberg in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Vogelsberg, 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.
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- 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
- 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.