Mushroom picking in Altena
Altena lies at about 167 m. About two thirds within 10 km are forest (63 %), mostly spruce and beech. Conditions were best most often for Sheathed Woodtuft, Red-cracking Bolete and Russula in 2026. Today Wood Blewit leads with 18 %.
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Nearby towns
Werdohl65 % forest · Sheathed WoodtuftLüdenscheid51 % forest · Sheathed WoodtuftIserlohn50 % forest · Parasol MushroomHemer51 % forest · Parasol MushroomHagen48 % forest · Parasol MushroomPlettenberg70 % forest · Parasol MushroomHalver46 % forest · Sheathed WoodtuftMenden36 % forest · Parasol Mushroom
🍳 Mushroom cuisine in Germany
- Chanterelles in cream sauce with bread dumplings
- Pan-fried porcini with herbs
- Mushroom pan with bacon and onions
Which mushrooms grow in Altena?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Altena for Sheathed Woodtuft, Red-cracking Bolete, Russula.
How much forest is there in Altena?
Within 10 km of Altena about 63 % of the land is forest.
When is mushroom season in Altena?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.