Mushroom picking in Idar-Oberstein
Idar-Oberstein lies at about 288 m. About two thirds within 10 km are forest (64 %), mostly beech and oak. Conditions were best most often for Parasol Mushroom, Wood Blewit and Lurid Bolete in 2026. Today Oyster Mushroom leads with 16 %.
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Nearby towns
Wittlich49 % forest · Parasol MushroomBad Kreuznach25 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomKaiserslautern65 % forest · Parasol MushroomTrier47 % forest · Parasol MushroomBingen am Rhein57 % forest · Parasol MushroomZweibrücken40 % forest · Parasol MushroomKonz46 % forest · Parasol MushroomAlzey6 % forest · King Trumpet 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 Idar-Oberstein?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Idar-Oberstein for Parasol Mushroom, Wood Blewit, Lurid Bolete.
How much forest is there in Idar-Oberstein?
Within 10 km of Idar-Oberstein about 64 % of the land is forest.
When is mushroom season in Idar-Oberstein?
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.