Review of geochemical and radiochemical methods suitable in studies on hillslope processes were presented in the paper. Chemical parameters on elements and radioisotopes most frequently used in geomorphologic research - ¹³⁷Cs, heavy metals and phosphorus were characterized. General assumptions of methods were described, as well as examples of results obtained by means of use of indicators and markers mentioned above. Limitations of geochemical and radiochemical studies were also presented. Attention was paid to the small amount of papers related to the discussed issue.