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Mushrooms in the Westerwald: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Westerwald: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Modest starting point in the Westerwald: Honey Fungus reaches 54/100 without a clear peak. 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 309 m and 421 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 54/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (54/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: WesterwaldHistorical 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 few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Field Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- 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
- 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, rare here
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Westerwald
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Westerwald
Across 4 woodland samples in the Westerwald, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 309 m and 421 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 Westerwald
Are there mushrooms in the Westerwald right now?
In the Westerwald, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Westerwald?
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 Westerwald right now?
The most promising species in the Westerwald right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in the Westerwald?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Westerwald appear mainly in these months: August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Westerwald?
The analysed sites in the Westerwald fall into these elevation zones: hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Westerwald?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Westerwald: 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 Westerwald?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Westerwald in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Westerwald, 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.
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.