How do you get to the 1000 steps where the Greybeards are from Whiterun. I tried with the map, but I ended up in several bandit camps.
I also ran into this very annoying camp where several bandits had magic and bow which could get me from a longer distance. I am a melee orc. I almost died if it wasn't for my follower Jennessa
Best Answer
The entrance to the Thousand Steps is on the southeast side of the Greybeards' quest marker, in the town of Ivarstead. I got there by working my way south around the east side of the mountain from Whiterun (and slaughtering my way through a few bandits).
(You should also be able to get there by working your way east-and-a-little-south from Riverwood until you hit a road, and follow the road east to Ivarstead, but I haven't traveled that exact path myself.)
And if that isn't enough help, try using this map to plan your route.