The Hinterlands in WoW Forever are the forested troll country north of Arathi, home to the Wildhammer dwarves of Aerie Peak and the Revantusk trolls on the eastern shore. It’s a staple leveling zone for the mid-40s, and in WoW Forever the new Southshore boat makes the Alliance approach much shorter. Below is how to get to The Hinterlands for both factions, plus the shortcuts worth knowing.
WoW Forever Hinterlands Key Takeaways:
- The Hinterlands are a contested zone in the northern Eastern Kingdoms; Forever data lists mobs from level 41 to the mid-50s.
- The main entrance is a mountain pass northeast of Durnholde Keep in Hillsbrad Foothills.
- WoW Forever’s new Menethil–Southshore–Auberdine boat puts Alliance players one short ride from the pass.
- Alliance uses the Aerie Peak flight master; Horde uses Revantusk Village.
- Horde can bypass Aerie Peak by swimming from Arathi Highlands to Revantusk Village.
- No flying mounts exist in Forever, so plan the ground route.
4.9How to Get to The Hinterlands
To get to The Hinterlands, ride to Hillsbrad Foothills and take the mountain pass northeast of Durnholde Keep, east of Tarren Mill. Look for the Wildhammer gryphon statues near the pass; the road behind them climbs into the zone and heads northeast to Aerie Peak.
Alliance Route
The Alliance route has gotten faster in WoW Forever. Blizzard added a boat that runs from Menethil Harbor to Southshore to Auberdine, so you no longer need the long Wetlands and Arathi ride:
- Take the boat from Menethil Harbor or Auberdine to Southshore.
- Ride north past Durnholde Keep to the pass.
- Follow the road to Aerie Peak and talk to the gryphon master.
Horde Route
The Horde route starts at Tarren Mill. Ride east to the same pass, then turn away from Aerie Peak and cut across the zone to Revantusk Village on the eastern coast. The quieter option is the sea: fly to Hammerfall, head to Thandol Span and swim along the coast until you reach Revantusk’s docks. That way you never pass the Alliance town.
📌 Horde players who stumble down to Revantusk by accident can climb back up to the main plateau at around 76, 61.
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The Hinterlands Details in WoW Forever
The Hinterlands in WoW Forever preserve a Classic layout: two faction hubs, troll ruins, and one of the densest quest zones of the mid-40s.
| Location | Faction | Why Go |
|---|---|---|
| Aerie Peak | Alliance | Flight master, Wildhammer quests, inn |
| Revantusk Village | Horde | Flight master on the dock, plenty of kill quests |
| Jintha’Alor | Hostile | Vilebranch troll city, high-end quests and the Sacred Mallet |
| Seradane | Hostile | Emerald dragon portal area in the north |
The Sacred Mallet from Jintha’Alor is part of the Zul’Farrak chain that summons Gahz’rilla, so it’s worth a detour if your group runs that dungeon.
Looking for the new mid-level zone to explore before The Hinterlands? Read our How to Get to Riverglades guide.
The Hinterlands Tips
These Hinterlands tips cut down on backtracking:
- Alliance: set your hearthstone in Aerie Peak on arrival; Southshore is a short ride away for the boat.
- Horde: learn the Revantusk flight path first, then work west.
- Group up for Jintha’Alor. The upper terraces are packed with casters that chain-pull.
- Combine the zone with the Riverglades and Tanaris in Forever’s mid-40s route to avoid overleveling quests.
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The Hinterlands FAQ
Below are the most common questions about getting to The Hinterlands in WoW Forever for both factions.
How Do You Get to The Hinterlands as Horde?
Horde players get to The Hinterlands from Tarren Mill through the pass northeast of Durnholde Keep, or by swimming from Thandol Span to Revantusk Village.
How Do You Get to The Hinterlands as Alliance?
Alliance players get to The Hinterlands by taking the new boat to Southshore and riding north to the pass behind Durnholde Keep. From there, the road leads to Aerie Peak.
What Level Is The Hinterlands in WoW Forever?
The Hinterlands suits characters from level 41 upward, with most quests in the 40s and Jintha’Alor reaching the mid-50s.
Is There a Boat to The Hinterlands?
No boat goes straight to The Hinterlands. The closest stop is Southshore on the new Menethil–Southshore–Auberdine route.
Where Are the Hinterlands Flight Paths?
The Hinterlands flight paths are at Aerie Peak for Alliance and at Revantusk Village for Horde.
4.9The Hinterlands are easy to reach once you find the gryphon statues behind Durnholde Keep, and Forever’s Southshore boat makes the Alliance trip shorter than before. Once you unlock the flight path at Aerie Peak or Revantusk Village, future trips are much easier, making the zone a convenient stop for quests, reputation, and mid-40s leveling.