That was back to the beginning, yes, since you couldn't turn around to backtrack, so I thought it would be the easiest way to go backwards. That was the 'solution' the ancient magic of the maze had formed as said the first time you go in.
I see, that make sense. Though I’ve arrived to the same conclusion it would be cool if that part was described a bit more in the beginning, or had some feedback that you’re back (maybe a different transition?).