Let’s go mushrooming: your guide to the forest’s hidden treasures!
At the edge or deep within the forest, our cabins await. And if you keep your eyes open, you’ll discover a hidden world among trees and moss: mushrooms in vibrant colors, as well as delicious varieties you can gather and enjoy.
On this page, you’ll find everything about our mushroom special: tips & tricks for your search, a digital mushroom guide from our partner Wohlleben’s Forest Academy to download, and the recipe for the Lebe-Gesund mushroom cooking box – so you can easily prepare a delicious meal right in your cabin.
Get ready: Your mushroom foraging essentials.
Mushroom identification apps.
- Shroomify Mushroom Identification (English, extensive features, some paid options)
- “Pilze App” (German, simple & easy to use, free)
Discover the Mushroom Guide from Wohlleben’s Forest Academy.
In the guide from Wohlleben’s Forest Academy, you’ll find everything you need for your mushroom tour: tips for safe collecting, fascinating facts, and inspiration for your forest adventure.
Important: Some mushrooms look deceptively similar to edible species. Only collect what you can clearly identify. The guide and apps can support you, but they cannot replace safe identification. When in doubt: leave the mushroom – and admire it instead. In Case of Emergency Please call the Poison Control Center : +49 228 287 33211.
How to go mushrooming:
- Pack your essentials:
Grab the basket and mushroom knife waiting for you in the cabin. Don’t forget sturdy shoes or rubber boots – depending on the weather. - Get your identification tools ready:
Download the mushroom guide and use it together with an app to collect safely. - Stay mindful:
Walk slowly, look closely, and enjoy the forest’s calm. - Only take what’s safe:
Pick only mushrooms you can clearly identify. This way, you stay safe – and the forest stays protected. Off you go!
Create a delicious mushroom dish in your cabin – with the Lebe Gesund cooking box.
Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake & Herbs