diff --git a/backup.nix b/backup.nix
index 1accf0a..81291db 100644
--- a/backup.nix
+++ b/backup.nix
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ let
         exit 1;
       fi
       echo "Starting backup.";
-      path="$(systemd-escape -u --path \"$1\")";
+      path="$(systemd-escape -u --path "$1")";
       restic backup "$path";
     '';
   };