Maze directions
Lost Woods Walkthrough: Correct Path
The correct path is Right, Left, Right, Left, Forward, Left, Right. Follow it after meeting Zelda to reach Sacred Forest Meadow and learn Saria’s Song. A wrong exit returns you to Kokiri Forest, so use the music as a second confirmation before entering each tunnel.
How do you access the Lost Woods?
Enter from the north-west side of Kokiri Forest. Climb the raised ground, use the vine-covered wall, and pass through the large stump entrance. You can explore parts of the woods early, but the main story route to Saria is intended after meeting Zelda at Hyrule Castle.
Lost Woods route to Sacred Forest Meadow
- Turn right from the entrance.
- Turn left at the next room.
- Turn right and continue to follow the stronger music.
- Turn left at the following junction.
- Go forward instead of taking a side tunnel.
- Turn left in the next room.
- Turn right to reach the route into Sacred Forest Meadow.
Navigation cue: the correct tunnel makes Saria’s music clearer. If the sound weakens, step back before committing to the exit.
What happens in Sacred Forest Meadow?
Defeat the Wolfos near the entrance to open the gate. The remaining route is more linear than the Lost Woods maze, though Mad Scrubs can block narrow passages. Reach the upper clearing to find Saria and learn Saria’s Song. That song advances the Goron City story with Darunia and can also be used for optional interactions elsewhere.
Useful Lost Woods side routes
The area also connects to shortcuts for Goron City and Zora’s Domain, though some shortcuts must first be opened from the opposite side. Optional rooms contain target practice, an Ocarina memory game, Deku Traders and the Forest Stage. Treat these as separate return trips rather than requirements for the first main-story visit.
How to tell whether you took a wrong turn
A correct exit leads into a new forest room. A wrong exit returns Link to the Kokiri Forest entrance. Saria’s Song becomes louder near the correct tunnel, but the fixed seven-turn route is faster to follow. Pause after every doorway and count from the beginning if you lose your place.
Useful Lost Woods detours
The main quest only requires reaching Sacred Forest Meadow and learning Saria’s Song. Other rooms contain optional activities and shortcuts, so not every doorway belongs to the main route. Complete the song objective first; later equipment makes side paths more rewarding. Use the song for Darunia in Goron City to continue toward Dodongo’s Cavern.
Sacred Forest Meadow combat tip
Raise the shield near enemies in narrow passages and move between safe corners rather than rushing the maze. At the far end, climb the steps to meet Saria. Verify that Saria’s Song appears in the song list before leaving.
Lost Woods FAQ
Why do I keep returning to Kokiri Forest?
You selected a wrong tunnel. Follow the seven-turn route or use the music volume as a guide.
Can I learn Saria’s Song at the start of the game?
Explore later, after meeting Zelda. Before that story point, the full route does not provide the intended reward.
What is Saria’s Song used for next?
Return to Goron City and play it for Darunia.
Is the Lost Woods route changed in the remake?
Current Switch 2 guides report the same seven-turn main route. Optional activities and presentation have remake-specific differences.
What else should you know?
Where does the correct Lost Woods path end?
The route ends at Sacred Forest Meadow, where Child Link meets Saria.
What do you learn from Saria?
Saria teaches Saria’s Song, which is required to progress with Darunia in Goron City.
Sources and verification
- Nintendo Life Lost Woods path guide — exact route checked November 8, 2026.
- VGC Lost Woods remake guide — shortcuts and optional rooms cross-check.