Portal to help mushroom pickers Kolesa.Ru prepared a brief overview of mushroom places in the Nizhny Novgorod region, similar to previously published material for residents of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. We remind you: we have reviewed the statistics of recent years, and without the gift of foresight, we cannot accurately predict this year's harvest. So, where to go “to be close to the city.”
REFERENCE! The geography of mushroom searches in the Nizhny Novgorod region is traditional. From year to year, porcini mushrooms are brought from across the Volga (Semyonovsky, Sokolsky districts), and boletus and boletus mushrooms are brought from the Arzamas direction.
Tarasikha
Briefly about the place. The village of Tarasikha is perhaps the favorite mushroom place for Nizhny Novgorod residents. Dense mixed forest on one side and marshy soil on the other create excellent conditions for the annual abundance of mushrooms. And thanks to the picturesque Linda River, Tarasikha attracts not only mushroom hunters, but also becomes a traditional venue for sports competitions.
District: Semenovsky.
Distance from the city*: about 44 km.
How to get there: through the Meshcherskoye Lake microdistrict, exit to the Borsky Bridge and along the P159 road towards Semenov.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: from Friday morning until Sunday evening, the Bor Bridge is almost always stopped. True, in the morning and evening it is slightly relieved by the pontoon bridge across the Volga, which operates from 6:30 to 8:30 and from 17:30 to 22:00. During these hours, traffic is organized as follows: along the floating bridge - exit from the city towards Bor, along the Volzhsky Bridge - entry into Nizhny Novgorod.
Where to collect mushrooms? Forum tips
Most local residents who are keen on quiet hunting know firsthand about the forum and communities on social networks, where many talk about proven directions for collecting mushrooms, and even leave exact coordinates. Useful information allows you to independently answer where to collect mushrooms in the Nizhny Novgorod region in 2022, and which of the forests will be most suitable for this purpose.
Even if the weather does not allow you to collect noble breeds, russula and rowed grass, which grow in the Urensky and Krasnobakovsky districts, always remain as an alternative. From summer to late autumn, fruiting continues due to the increased humidity associated with nearby bodies of water.
It is much easier to detect oyster mushrooms, champignons and milk mushrooms in mixed forests where different types of trees grow. Preference should be given to old plantings, where there are clearings and rotten stumps, the favorites of most fungi, whose mycelium infects trunks hidden under the bark.
Kerzhenets
Briefly about the place. The village of Kerzhenets is located on the banks of the river of the same name, popular among lovers of water travel. Pine and oak forests on both banks also attract avid mushroom pickers. When going to Kerzhenets, you should take into account the characteristics of the soil: you can find both dry and wetlands.
Distance from the city*: about 80 km.
How to get there: across the Borsky Bridge along the P159 highway to the town of Semenov, from there turn left to the village of Bolshoye Vasilyevo, then near the village of Kirillovo turn right onto a dirt road.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: the only stumbling block is crossing the Volga on the Borsky Bridge.
Vladimirskoe
Briefly about the place. Deciduous and coniferous forests, mushroom and berry fields and, of course, the pearl of the Voskresensky district, Lake Svetloyar - this is not a complete list of reasons to get out to the village of Vladimirskoye on the weekend. Mushroom hunting can be diversified: admire the clear water surface of the lake, which, according to legend, once flooded the city of Kitezh and thereby saved it from the Tatars, see a stone with the footprint of the Virgin Mary, visit a unique wooden church of the 18th century... In general, spend time interestingly and usefully.
District: Voskresensky.
Distance from the city*: about 120 km.
How to get there: cross the Borsky Bridge on the P159 road in the Kirov direction, passing Semenov, turn right near the village of Bokovaya.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: in addition to crossing the Volga, another problem may arise - pilgrims and tourists are constantly flocking to Lake Svetloyar, so traffic may be difficult even when approaching the village.
Shemanikha
Briefly about the place. On the border of the Krasnobakovsky and Urensky districts there is the village of Shemanikha. Due to their remoteness from Nizhny Novgorod, these places have always been famous for their clean air, dense forests and abundance of berries and mushrooms. You can stop almost anywhere on the road, look into the forest for a while and return to the car with a full basket.
District: Krasnobakovsky.
Distance from the city*: about 155 km.
How to get there: cross the Borsky Bridge along the P159 highway in the Kirov direction, passing Semenov, Krasnye Baki, turn left near the village of Zavody.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: except for leaving Nizhny Novgorod, traffic jams on this route are extremely rare.
Bolshoye Pikino
Briefly about the place. This is an urban-type settlement in the Borsky district. Nearby there is a forest rich in mushrooms and berries, and beautiful lakes. If you successfully avoid crossing the Volga, leaving Nizhny Novgorod, you can get to the place very quickly and have a good time.
District: Borsky.
Distance from the city*: about 20 km.
How to get there: go out into the countryside along the Borsky Bridge, drive through Bor, turn left.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: the exit from Nizhny Novgorod to the bridge is the only “problem spot”.
Reviews + photos
When going to the forest, do not forget to take a camera to capture the good harvest and beautiful places.
You can also share your finds online and on forums to help others find a good harvest.
A mushroom picker with 45 years of experience, Alexander Matveev, shares his experience of picking mushrooms with his subscribers: “It’s raining, you can look for mushrooms on the edges of pine forests. For example, white. But milk mushrooms, where there is a lot of water. Boletus mushrooms are collected in buckets. In the south-eastern regions of the Nizhny Novgorod region"
Yasnevo
Briefly about the place. Experienced mushroom pickers recommend the village of Yasnevo - it is located not far from the city, and is not as widely known as the northern regions. This means there is a chance to fill your basket before the forests are devastated by enterprising “mushroom traders”.
District: Balakhninsky.
Distance from the city*: about 40 km.
How to get there: take the Sormovskoe highway through Dubravnaya to the countryside, follow the P152 highway through Balakhna, near the village of Malye Mogiltsy turn towards the village of Konevo, and after Lisya Griva turn right onto a dirt road.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: a double crossing of railway tracks and a narrow, busy road from Nizhny Novgorod to Balakhna are two serious preconditions for the formation of traffic jams. However, in the morning, in terms of congestion, this path is practically safe.
Fedurino
Briefly about the place. The surrounding area of the village of Fedurino attracts many visitors in the summer: from avid mushroom pickers to ordinary beach lovers. And it’s not surprising - it is located right on the coast of the Gorky Reservoir (“Gore-Sea”), one of the favorite resorts of Nizhny Novgorod residents.
District: Gorodetsky.
Distance from the city*: about 65 km.
How to get there: along the Sormovskoe highway through Dubravnaya, leave the countryside and follow the P152 road, pass Balakhna, in the Trans-Volga region cross the dam of the Gorky Reservoir and then drive along the coast.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: when leaving the city, traffic jams are possible when crossing railway tracks. The road from Nizhny Novgorod to Balakhna is narrow (one lane in each direction) and, as a rule, congested. In addition, in the summer there are often traffic jams when crossing the Reservoir.
Kovernino
Briefly about the place. The village of Kovernino is located on the banks of the Uzola River. The forest here is mixed: there are spruce, birch, pine, aspen, elm and linden. A lot of porcini mushrooms are traditionally brought from here.
District: Koverninsky.
Distance from the city*: about 120 km.
How to get there: there are two options. First: across the Borsky Bridge, move along P159 towards Semenov, at the village of Ulyanovo turn left and go to Gorodets, then turn right, and at Krivonosovo turn left again. The second option: through Dubravnaya, go in the direction of Balakhninsky, move along P152 to Zavolzhye, cross the dam and go straight to Krivonosovo, and then turn left.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: in the first option, you may encounter a traffic jam when entering the Borsky Bridge (especially in the morning and evening hours), and in the second, when crossing the railway tracks.
Tips for housewives
1. No matter how tired you are hunting for mushrooms, you should not store them at home for more than three hours.
2. Store unprocessed mushrooms exclusively in the refrigerator.
3. When cooking, do not try raw mushrooms. Before cleaning and processing the prey, you need to look again to see if it is edible.
4. You cannot fry, boil or salt mushrooms in galvanized and aluminum containers.
Surovatikha
Briefly about the place. The nature surrounding the village of Surovatikha is extremely diverse: dense forest, fields, ravines, hills... In the summer season, these places are full of berries and mushrooms, and Lake Generalskoye, located just 6 km from the village, has long been a favorite of avid fishermen.
District: Dalnekonstantinovsky.
Distance from the city*: about 50 km.
How to get there: leave the city through Shcherbinki, after the traffic police point on the P158 road, move in the Arzamas direction, turn right at the village of Sarley.
The probability of getting into a traffic jam on the road: on Friday and weekends there is a traditional traffic jam at the exit from Shcherbinki, then the road is free.
Collection time
The general ripening season for saffron milk caps in Russia is July–September. At suitable temperature and humidity, mushrooms begin to grow in June and continue to grow until mid-autumn. The exact time of collection depends on their variety.
| Type of saffron milk caps | Mass collection months |
| Real | Late August – early September |
| Spruce | Aug. Sept |
| Red | July – October |
Pyra
Briefly about the place. Despite the fact that the village of Pyra is located not far from the city of Dzerzhinsk, which does not have the most favorable environmental conditions, mushroom pickers do not disdain the nearby forests. However, residents of Dzerzhinsk collect and eat local mushrooms every year and, as they themselves say, “have not found any mutations.”
District: Volodarsky.
Distance from the city*: about 30 km.
How to get there: go out of town along the Moskovskoe highway, drive to Dzerzhinsk along the M7 highway, then turn right.
The likelihood of getting into a traffic jam on the road: due to the high congestion of the highway, traffic jams are possible when leaving the city, but more often they are spontaneous.
Of course, mushrooms can be found both within the city and in its immediate vicinity. But those who know a lot about mushroom hunting prefer to go a little further in order to return with a basket full of tasty spoils. So don’t be lazy and... have a good search!
Recommendations for mushroom pickers
First, decide where you will go. If there is no ready-made solution, then choose the most popular direction. Pay attention to the side of the highway. If there are a lot of parked cars there, then you can safely stop and go into this forest to pick mushrooms. Wear comfortable clothing, preferably waterproof shoes such as rubber boots. In the morning—namely, early morning is the best time to pick mushrooms—the grass is wet with dew. If you don’t have rubber boots, you can put shoe covers or plastic bags over your sneakers. Just don't slip.
Be sure to take a compass with you. Even if the forest is sparse, you can get lost in it, carried away by mushroom hunting. You will also need a basket - in it the mushrooms will not wrinkle and break so much. It is better to place mushrooms with their caps facing up. In the forest you should find a convenient stick about a meter long, which will help when searching for mushrooms. If you doubt whether a mushroom is edible, then you should not take it at all. Health and life are a hundred times more valuable.
How to pick mushrooms correctly.
