Hi, thanks for your comment!
I agree with you to some degree on the fitness, but I have to admit that after the first major climb (when we thought ´what the hell are we getting ourselves into´) the only thing that motivated us to go further, was our drive to see and explore as much as possible. The only moment I cursed my body was when walking downwards for 4 hours (approx. 1000m elevation difference) - being young with poor knees is a terrible realisation :)
But, like you said, it´s better be to safe than sorry, you never know. Every year there are so many terrible stories about accidents in the mountains, and that mostly happens to people, that are not experienced enough, are walking alone and don't have the necessary information on weather, trails, timing or elevation.

Best
Mia