Dark Souls 2: SOTFS – Easiest Way from Undead Crypt to Majula Without Bonfire

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I'm doing no bonfire run. So far at the end of each long path, after each Great Soul I had a Primal Bonfire, which tp-ed me back to Majula. The next long path would Undead Crypt and, as far as I know, there is no primal bonfire there. What is the easiest path from Undead Crypt back to Majula or Drangleic Castle?

Also, when I went to shaded woods and wanted to go back to Majula I face a closed door, which wouldn't open even when I wait. How to open this door?
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Best Answer

There's only one way back: the way you came from. Go back to the crypt's entrance, up the lift, back through the shrine of Amana, up the lift, back through Drangleic Castle, down the path to the Shrine of Winter, in the Shaded Woods fork area, then finally back to Majula.

After discussion with klm123, it appears the door in the middle of the building between Majula and Shaded woods takes about 10 minutes to shut back down. You can then pull the lever again and the door to Majula will open.

See this map for reference DS2 map