Dependence of the Medieval Settlements and Historical Roads to the Natural Environment Around the Deserted Castle in Zvolen (Slovakia)

The main aim of research is identification of the medieval settlements and historical roads in dependence to natural factors. Attributes of natural environment had limited their location in landscape during the medieval ages. Medieval settlements were studied in the region around Zvolen. Relatives of historical roads to relief attributes are studied in the forests around the castle. They are identified by global position navigation system in the field. Exact position and analyses of parameters are computed in the digital models of terrain. They are elaborated from point clouds gained by aerial laser scanning by light detection and ranging method.