Picking mushrooms in Leipzig
When the time for mushrooms comes in autumn, mushroom connoisseurs in Leipzig go to the forest to collect them. The danger from ticks lurks here, which should not be underestimated.
Spend beautiful autumn days collecting mushrooms in Leipzig
The fir forest in Leipzig is a 251 hectare forest north of Leipzig, which lies entirely within the city's territory. Despite the name "fir forest", it is a mixed deciduous forest, which is mainly used for local recreation. The green ring is a voluntary cooperation of 13 municipalities that connects cycling and hiking trails around Leipzig with the fir forest. The triangular forest area can be reached in the east via the old road between Lindenthal and Redefeld, in the west via the former parade ground and in the south via the old salt road.
- Forest mushrooms such as boletus, chanterelles, chestnuts etc. grow in deciduous and coniferous forests in the autumn months. If you don't know any "corners", all you have to do is look for them. Clues can be cars parked at the edge of the forest, which may point to other mushroom pickers in a certain forest area. You might find it here too.
- If you set out to collect mushrooms in the fir forest in Leipzig, you must have an absolutely reliable knowledge of mushrooms. Only cut off those mushrooms that you can be sure of. At the slightest uncertainty, you should refrain.
- Older people often have an in-depth knowledge of mushrooms. Perhaps you have a nice grandpa, neighbors, etc. who know their way around, and together with you in Leipzig or goes mushroom picking elsewhere and explains how to distinguish between edible, inedible and poisonous mushrooms can.
- Mushrooms must not be pulled out of the ground, but should be cut with a sharp pocket knife just above the forest floor. Place your mushrooms as loosely as possible in a wooden or wicker basket or in a cotton bag. Under no circumstances should they be transported in plastic bags.
- In the woods, wear sturdy shoes that reach over your ankles. This can prevent ankle sprains if you accidentally hit logs, stones, branches, etc. on uneven forest floors. kick and slip.
- Even on warm autumn days you should wear as long clothing as possible when collecting mushrooms in the forest, because the dreaded ticks are still active in autumn. Infected ticks can transmit Lyme disease, which must be treated with antibiotics. The very dangerous TBE virus can also be transmitted.
- When you come back from mushroom picking, you should undress and check for ticks. If you have discovered one in this way, pull it straight up out of the skin with tweezers without twisting them. Watch the bite site. If a circular reddening or nodule forms, you must see your doctor.
Every year, many people flock to the forest to pick mushrooms. Boletus, chestnut ...
