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Mushrooms in the Waldviertel: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Waldviertel: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Waldviertel stays restrained for Honey Fungus (16/100). Wetter spots in the southeast are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. Even in the days ahead the curve stays near the bottom. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 418 m and 802 m elevation.
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Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 16/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (16/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: WaldviertelHistorical 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 hardly any
- Jul hardly any
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- Oct few
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season
- Sept season
- 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
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
Golden Chanterelle
- 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, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, 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
- Sept season
- 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
- Sept season
- 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 Waldviertel
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Waldviertel
Across 4 woodland samples in the Waldviertel, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 418 m and 802 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- At most 2 kg of mushrooms per person per day for personal use under the Forestry Act, unless the landowner forbids it.
- Access & times
- Entering forest for recreation is generally allowed. State nature law and property rights may add further limits.
- Protected areas & species
- In protected areas and core zones, taking mushrooms may be prohibited.
Source: Forestry Act 1975 & Lower Austria Nature Conservation Act 2000
Overview only, not legal advice. Signs, landowner rights and current ordinances apply on site.
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 Waldviertel
Are there mushrooms in the Waldviertel right now?
In the Waldviertel, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Waldviertel?
At most 2 kg of mushrooms per person per day for personal use under the Forestry Act, unless the landowner forbids it. Entering forest for recreation is generally allowed. State nature law and property rights may add further limits. In protected areas and core zones, taking mushrooms may be prohibited. Forestry Act 1975 & Lower Austria Nature Conservation Act 2000
In which months are mushrooms found in the Waldviertel?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Waldviertel appear mainly in these months: August and September. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Waldviertel?
The analysed sites in the Waldviertel fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Waldviertel?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Waldviertel: 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 Waldviertel?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Waldviertel in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Waldviertel, 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.
VIZ, 24h poison information centre. Life-threatening: call 144 or 112.
- Poison helpline +43 1 406 43 43
- Emergency 112 / 144
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.