Like the Swamp, Mistlands, you need to regularly stop and listen for the sounds of something nearby. Like the mountains, you watch your stamina for jumping.

I tend go in with 1 HP (Misthare Supreme) and 2 Stamina (Omelet & Salad) and some potions for "just in case". Jump up a couple of places, pause, listen, jump a few more times.

Rinse, lather, repeat. Don't be in a hurry.