The municipality lies in the Vulkaneifel, a part of the Eifel known for its volcanic history, geographical and geological features, and even ongoing activity today, including gases that sometimes well up from the earth.

Archaeological finds from a small Roman temple in the “Auf den Steinen” area can today be found in the State Museum in Trier.

An ancient indulgence cross, the so-called Afelskreuz, today stands at a prominent spot, an historical procession point, and nowadays a destination for many hikers and also worshippers.

The Thirty Years' War with its attendant devastating Plague brought death to half the villagers.

Almost the whole 17th century with its violent disputes between various lordly houses brought neediness, suffering and misery to the poverty-stricken Struth.

In earlier times, believers from Sarmersbach needed to walk several kilometres to take part in church services in great numbers.

The silver cross on the red field above this refers to Sarmersbach's former inclusion in the Electoral-Trier Amt of Daun.