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Is mushroom picking legal in Switzerland?

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Is mushroom picking legal in Switzerland?

There is no single permission that applies throughout Switzerland. Rules may vary with the canton, municipality, landowner, period and protection status of the site. Some authorities set closed days, quantity limits or special conditions, while a protected area may prohibit all removal. Before leaving, consult the current official pages of the canton and municipality and any regulation for the site itself. Read the signs on arrival as well. Permission to walk along a path does not automatically mean that mushroom collection is allowed. MycoRadar can help prepare an area, but it never replaces this local legal check.

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