rinnealueiden
Rinnealueet is a Finnish term describing zones on the landscape that have a noticeable slope, distinguishing hillside terrain from flat areas. The concept is used in geography, land use planning, forestry, hydrology, and hazard assessment.
Rinnealueet are characterized by slope gradient, aspect, elevation, and curvature, and they are influenced by soil,
In practice, authorities map rinnealueet using topographic data and geographic information systems, classifying terrain into slope
In recreational planning within mountainous regions, planners may relate rinnealueet to areas intended for skiing or
Terminology and usage vary, but the concept is primarily used in Finnish language datasets and official planning