Too early for the mountains. Do the swamps first.
Wolves are in fact the most dangerous enemy in the mountains, because you often don't see them coming. A special problem is that they may attack from a different height. If they are lower or higher you can't hit them.
When travelling in the mountains I always carry a shield. Parry the first attack, be on the same level as the wolf and you will always win. Listen when travelling (no music or TV in the background); you will always hear them when they are near. Be very careful if there are two or more.